With the resignation of Fidel Castro as Cuban president, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson is among 104 U.S. House members calling for a fresh look at the United States' economic policy towards Cuba.A complete review of U.S. policy is in order" in light of Cuban's new leadership, Emerson and other House members recently told Secretary of State Condolezza Rice in a letter.
"Our policy leaves us without influence at this critical moment and this serves neither the U.S. national interest nor average Cubans, the intended beneficiaries of our policies," the members said. A complete review "would send useful signal to the Cuban people that we intend to engage with their government in new and positive ways and also provide a new hearing for U.S. policy in many places around the region.
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