Mr. President. I believe all my colleagues agree on the goals of United States policy toward Cubapromoting a peaceful transition to democracy. economic liberalization. and greater respect for human rights while controlling immigration from Cuba. Where some of us clearly differ. however. is on how we get there. Despite the changes that have been made to the pending legislation. I believe that it continues to take us further away from achieving these goals. I believe. therefore. that this legislation is contrary to U.S. national interests. We should undertake policy measures to enhance contact with the Cuban people. because that will serve United States national interests. namely. the fostering of the peaceful transition to democracy on that island.
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