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Wilson Statement on U.S. Restoring Diplomatic Relations with Cuba

July 20, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement after the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations today:

"By restoring full diplomatic relations with an oppressive regime, President Obama is throwing the Cuban communist dictatorship a lifeline. Since the United States cut ties with Cuba 54 years ago, the communist governments of the Soviet Union and Venezuela have supported the Cuban regime—the same regime that imprisons and oppresses pro-democracy protestors. The best course is for America to support Cuban patriots that want change," Wilson said.

Congressman Wilson serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.