It is my fervent hope that the Cubans will respond positively to President Fords encouragement. While I do grant that the Cubans have in many ways been Intransigent. I certainly feel that there have been subtle signs that they. too. are rethinking their policies. As Secretary Hurwitch has pointed out: On matters of mutual interest ... we have demonstrated that we can deal with each other. This willingness to cooperate was demonstrated by the Cubans when they approached the United States in 1969 on the possibility of an accord on hijacking. It was also evidenced in the United StatesCuban agreement on the refugee airlift. Mr. President.