Political Leaders on Death of dictator Fidel Castro
November 26, 2016
President-elect
Donald Trump
“Fidel
Castro’s legacy is one of firing squads, theft, unimaginable suffering, poverty
and the denial of fundamental human rights,” read the President-elect’s
three-paragraph statement.
“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.”
President Trump's first statement was simply "Fidel Castro is dead!"
Nov 26 2016
CHATTANOOGA,
Tenn. – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee, today released the following statement regarding the death
of former Cuban president Fidel Castro.
“Under Fidel
Castro’s brutal and oppressive dictatorship, the Cuban people have suffered
politically and economically for decades, and it is my hope that his passing
might turn the page toward a better way of life for the many who have dreamed
of a brighter future for
their country,” said Corker.
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Statement
on the Death of Fidel Castro
November 26, 2016|Speaker Ryan's Press Office
WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today issued the
following statement regarding the death of Fidel Castro:
“Now that Fidel Castro is dead, the cruelty and
oppression of his regime should die with him. Sadly, much work remains to
secure the freedom of the Cuban people, and the United States must be fully
committed to that work. Today let us reflect on the memory and sacrifices of
all those who have suffered under the Castros.”
Ros-Lehtinen
Comenta Sobre La Muerte De Fidel Castro
Nov
26, 2016
Ros-Lehtinen
Comenta Sobre La Muerte De Fidel Castro
Miami, Florida - La Congresista Ileana
Ros-Lehtinen, ex Presidenta del Comité de Asuntos Exteriores y la Presidenta
del Subcomité del Medio Oriente y África del Norte , hizo las siguientes
declaraciones sobre la muerte del dictador Fidel Castro:
“El día que el pueblo, dentro y afuera de la isla,
esperaba ha llegado: el tirano ha muerto y puede comenzar un nuevo amanecer
sobre el ultimo bastión del comunismo en el hemisferio Occidental. El mensaje
ahora es bien claro para aquellos que piensan que continuaran mal
gobernando basado en opresión y el miedo. Basta ya de lo mismo. Al pueblo
cubano se le ha negado por ya mucho tiempo la libertad y democracia que se
merecen.
Aquellos que todavía dirigen a Cuba con un puño de hierro
podrán intentar demorar la liberación de la isla pero no pueden detenerla. Los
sucesores de Castro no pueden esconderse detras de cambios cosméticos que solo
prolongaran los males de la nación cubana. Ningún régimen, no importa quien lo
dirija, tendrá legitimidad si no es elegido por el pueblo cubano en elecciones
abiertas e internacionalmente observadas.
Los apologistas de Fidel en todas partes del mundo pueden
ahora ayudar a restaurar la libertad y el respeto a los derechos humanos en
Cuba uniendo sus voces al llamado para que el nuevo régimen libere a los
cientos de defensores de la libertad y presos políticos que los hermanos Castro
mantienen en prision.
Solo cuando cierren los gulags, tengan elecciones libres,
liberen a los presos políticos y la democracia sea restituida podrá los Estados
Unidos levantar su embargo en contra del régimen comunista de La Habana. El
momento para actuar es ahora.
Todos los amantes de una Cuba libre y soberana tenemos
que apropiarnos de este momento para ayudar escribir un nuevo capitulo en la
historia de una Cuba que será libre, democrática y prospera. Una Cuba donde la
fe en Dios ha prevalecido sobre la tiranía; una Cuba que vio a su pueblo
enfrentarse a los retos y vencerlos por su patriotismo y amor a la patria.”
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Ros-Lehtinen
Comments on Death of Fidel Castro
Nov
26, 2016
Ros-Lehtinen
Comments on Death of Fidel Castro
Miami,
Florida – Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Chairman Emeritus of the House
Foreign Affairs Committee and Chair of the House Subcommittee on the Middle
East and North Africa, commented today on the death of the dictator Fidel
Castro:
“The day that the people, both inside the island and out,
have waited for has arrived: A tyrant is dead and a new beginning can dawn on
the last remaining communist bastion of the Western hemisphere. The
message is now very clear to those who think they will continue to misrule Cuba
through oppression and fear. Enough is enough. The Cuban people have been
shortchanged for too long to continue down this reviled path.
Those who still rule Cuba with an iron grip may attempt
to delay the island’s liberation, but they cannot stop it. Castro’s
successors cannot hide and must not be allowed to hide beneath cosmetic changes
that will only lengthen the malaise of the Cuban nation. No regime, no matter
who leads it, will have a shred of legitimacy if it has not been chosen by the
people of Cuba in free and fair elections.
Fidel’s apologists around the world can help to restore
freedom and human rights for Cuba by joining the call for the new regime to
free the hundreds of freedom fighters and pro-democracy activists still locked
in Castro’s prisons.
Not until the gulags are closed, elections are held,
political prisoners are freed and liberty is restored can the United States
lawfully end its embargo against the communist regime in Havana. The time to
act is now.
We must seize the moment and help write a new chapter in
the history of Cuba; that of a Cuba that is free, democratic, and prosperous. A
Cuba where faith in God has prevailed over tyranny, a Cuba whose people rose up
to meet the challenges placed before them and overcame them through sheer patriotism
and love of country.”
November 26, 2016
HOUSTON, Texas -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz,
R-Texas, released the following statement in reaction to the death of Fidel
Castro:
"Fidel Castro's death cannot bring
back his thousands of victims, nor can it bring comfort to their families.
Today we remember them and honor the brave souls who fought the lonely fight
against the brutal Communist dictatorship he imposed on Cuba."
NOV 26 2016
Miami, FL – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio
(R-FL) issued the following statement regarding the death of Cuban dictator
Fidel Castro:
“Fidel Castro seized power
promising to bring freedom and prosperity to Cuba, but his communist regime
turned it into an impoverished island prison. Over six decades, millions of
Cubans were forced to flee their own country, and those accused of opposing the
regime were routinely jailed and even killed.
“Sadly, Fidel Castro's death does
not mean freedom for the Cuban people or justice for the democratic activists,
religious leaders, and political opponents he and his brother have jailed and
persecuted. The dictator has died, but the dictatorship has not. And one thing
is clear, history will not absolve Fidel Castro; it will remember him as an
evil, murderous dictator who inflicted misery and suffering on his own people.
“The future of Cuba ultimately
remains in the hands of the Cuban people, and now more than ever Congress and
the new administration must stand with them against their brutal rulers and
support their struggle for freedom and basic human rights.”
James
Patterson
The White
House
Office of
the Press Secretary
For
Immediate Release
November 26,
2016
Statement by
the President on the Passing of Fidel Castro
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.
Antananarivo, Madagascar
November 26, 2016
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued
the following statement on the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro:
“It is with deep sorrow that I learned today of
the death of Cuba’s longest serving President.
“Fidel Castro was a larger than life leader who
served his people for almost half a century. A legendary revolutionary and
orator, Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and
healthcare of his island nation.
“While a controversial figure, both Mr. Castro’s
supporters and detractors recognized his tremendous dedication and love for the
Cuban people who had a deep and lasting affection for “el Comandante”.
“I know my father was very proud to call him a
friend and I had the opportunity to meet Fidel when my father passed away. It
was also a real honour to meet his three sons and his brother President Raúl
Castro during my recent visit to Cuba.
“On behalf of all
Canadians, Sophie and I offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends
and many, many supporters of Mr. Castro. We join the people of Cuba today in
mourning the loss of this remarkable
leader.”
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Jim
Patterson Note: No wonder Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio were outraged over
the Trudeau statement.
