From Congressman Bennie Thompson’s Twitter release:
“I applaud President Obama’s decision to begin to normalize relations with the Republic of Cuba. I have traveled to Cuba several times with Mississippi farmers and other business leaders. During each visit, our delegation saw the potential economic gain that could be derived from Mississippi goods being exported to Cuba. From an economic perspective, normalizing relations with Cuba is a no-brainer.
The United States has diplomatic and economic relationships with many communist governments and foreign governments with poor human rights records, including our second largest trading partner, China. After diplomatic ties are fully restored, the United States should begin to press for greater human rights for Cuban citizens.
I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to fully restore a normal relationship with Cuba, including lifting the embargo on trade and financial transactions.”
12/17/14
Magnolia Tribune
