Obama: Cuba

Dear President Obama,

I write to echo the sentiment of gratitude expressed by the Latin America Working Group. Thank you for delivering on your campaign promise of engaging with Cuba. I think the lifting of travel sanctions is long overdue and I am happy that you are taking such forward-thinking steps.

I hope that you will continue to take a more nuanced view towards Cuba in the future. While there are certainly human rights concerns in Cuba, as there are in many of the Latin American countries we currently regard as allies, we cannot disregard that country’s positive contributions to the region, particularly as it relates to their excellent health care system. I urge your continued support for normalized relations with Cuba.

Thank you for your service to our country.