PRESIDENT ELECT DONALD TRUMP:
"Today, the world marks the passing of a brutal dictator who
oppressed his own people for nearly six decades. Fidel Castro’s legacy
is one of firing squads, theft, unimaginable suffering, poverty and the
denial of fundamental human rights.
While Cuba remains a totalitarian island, it is my hope that today
marks a move away from the horrors endured for too long, and toward a
future in which the wonderful Cuban people finally live in the freedom
they so richly deserve.
Though the tragedies, deaths and pain caused by Fidel Castro cannot
be erased, our administration will do all it can to ensure the Cuban
people can finally begin their journey toward prosperity and liberty. I
join the many Cuban Americans who supported me so greatly in the
presidential campaign, including the Brigade 2506 Veterans Association
that endorsed me, with the hope of one day soon seeing a free Cuba."
PRESIDENT OBAMA:
"At this time of
Fidel Castro’s passing, we extend a hand of friendship to the Cuban
people. We know that this moment fills Cubans - in Cuba and in the
United States - with powerful emotions, recalling the countless ways in
which Fidel Castro altered the course of individual lives, families, and
of the Cuban nation. History will record and judge the enormous impact
of this singular figure on the people and world around him.
For nearly six decades, the relationship between the United States and
Cuba was marked by discord and profound political disagreements. During
my presidency, we have worked hard to put the past behind us, pursuing a
future in which the relationship between our two countries is defined
not by our differences but by the many things that we share as neighbors
and friends - bonds of family, culture, commerce, and common humanity.
This engagement includes the contributions of Cuban Americans, who have
done so much for our country and who care deeply about their loved ones
in Cuba.
Today, we offer condolences to Fidel Castro's family, and our thoughts
and prayers are with the Cuban people. In the days ahead, they will
recall the past and also look to the future. As they do, the Cuban
people must know that they have a friend and partner in the United
States of America."
2 comments:
Yeah, well, It's a slow news day. I'm bored with this already. I'm not Cuban and I don't live in Miami. Now we have two presidents making speeches. Enough with the speeches already! Get something done.
Agreed at 4:13pm since when do we have to hear from them about everything? Obama cherry picks what he comments on to suit his agenda.
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