Saturday, November 26, 2016

Political Leaders Comment on Death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro Jim Patterson Diplomacy Blog

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

CORKER STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF FIDEL CASTRO

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

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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. 

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