05.22.2015 - Embassies Re-Opening - Statement
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2015 Contact: Michael Maisel 215-828-9661 Statement from Engage Cuba on Announcement that U.S. and Cuban Embassies Will Re-open WASHINGTON – James Williams, President of Engage Cuba, released the following statement on the announcement that the United States Department of State and the Cuban government have reached an agreement to re-open their respective embassies: "We applaud this important step in bringing the U.S. and Cuba closer together, and urge Congress to hasten the day when American travelers and companies have the freedom to engage with one of our nearest neighbors. Opening embassies in Washington and Havana is an important step toward the day when Americans can make their own decisions on where they travel, and our businesses can compete with the rest of the world. We are making history by making it clear that America’s
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05.22.2015 - Embassies Re-Opening - Statement
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2015
Contact: Michael Maisel 215-828-9661
Statement from Engage Cuba on Announcement that U.S. and Cuban Embassies Will Re-open
WASHINGTON James Williams, President of Engage Cuba, released the following statement on the announcement that the United States Department of State and the Cuban government have reached an agreement to re-open their respective embassies:
"We applaud this important step in bringing the U.S. and Cuba closer together, and urge Congress to hasten the day when American travelers and companies have the freedom to engage with one of our nearest neighbors. Opening embassies in Washington and Havana is an important step toward the day when Americans can make their own decisions on where they travel, and our businesses can compete with the rest of the world. We are making history by making it clear that Americas presence isnt a concession, it is a show of strength and the best way to promote our values and create opportunities for both Americans and the Cuban people. Now it's up to Congress to do its job and lift the travel and trade ban."
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