Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Judi Lynn

(160,598 posts)
Mon Jun 1, 2015, 06:47 PM Jun 2015

Rubio vows to oppose ambassador to Cuba

Rubio vows to oppose ambassador to Cuba
By William E. Gibson
Washington Bureau
June 1, 2015, 5:49 PM

WASHINGTON — Citing Cuba's human rights record and refusal to turn over fugitives, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio warned on Monday that he would oppose anyone nominated to become the U.S. ambassador to the island nation..

Rubio's warning protests the Obama administration's removal of Cuba from the U.S. list of "state sponsors of terrorism" and its attempt to establish normal diplomatic relations without making demands.

The Republican presidential candidate and other critics say President Barack Obama has gotten nothing in return for his outreach to Cuba, while lending legitimacy to the Castro regime.

"Despite more than five months of discussions with the Cuban government, I am very concerned about the lack of political reforms and progress on human rights, the continued harboring of known terrorists and other fugitives from U.S. justice, the outstanding American property claims and judgments against the Cuban government, and the limitations that continue to be placed on American diplomats working in Havana," Rubio wrote in a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry.

More:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/florida-politics-blog/fl-rubio-oppose-cuba-ambassador-20150601-story.html

Halfwit.

5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Rubio vows to oppose ambassador to Cuba (Original Post) Judi Lynn Jun 2015 OP
oy vey! marym625 Jun 2015 #1
It's our spotless records that makes it A-OK to do anything to anyone, anytime, anywhere, Judi Lynn Jun 2015 #3
+1000 marym625 Jun 2015 #4
Rubio is running as the anti-Cuban candidate. Wilms Jun 2015 #2
Bless his heart. His name is going to be famous in jokes in Cuba. n/t Judi Lynn Jun 2015 #5

marym625

(17,997 posts)
1. oy vey!
Mon Jun 1, 2015, 06:51 PM
Jun 2015

Because our human rights record is just fucking spotless! Just ask Amnesty International, the ACLU, every other human rights watchdog group, the UN. They'll tell you

Judi Lynn

(160,598 posts)
3. It's our spotless records that makes it A-OK to do anything to anyone, anytime, anywhere,
Mon Jun 1, 2015, 07:04 PM
Jun 2015

which can, and does happen.

No one needs to worry, not only are we the most powerful nation, not only can we kill everyone on earth, we also are squeaky clean because we say so. Get a load of us! White as the driven snow.

[center]





[/center]

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Latin America»Rubio vows to oppose amba...