The Reagan administration quickly dispelled this hope. however. by shunning contact with the Cubans and launching an international antiCuba campaign. Even suggestions by Cuban officials that an informal dialog between our nations be established were dismissed without consideration by Reagan officials. Cuban officials were denied visas to come to Washington to participate in a seminar that was well attended by Members of Congress. and the opportunity for an exchange of ideas was lost. Most recently. the administration put tight restrictions on American travel in Cuba. Our own best interests would be met by increasing cultural. social. and technical exchange with Cuba.