DeSantis Calls Obama Cuban Embassy Decision "another slap in the face of the Cuban-Americans who fled Castro's tyranny for freedom."

Statement

Congressman Ron DeSantis released the following statement in response to news that the United States and Cuba will open embassies in Washington and Havana:

"President Obama's removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism was outrageous, and it is insulting to those fighting terror around the globe that the Castro dictatorship will now have an outpost a stone's throw from the White House. The establishment of an embassy, which effectively embraces Cuba's oppressive government, is another slap in the face of the Cuban-Americans who fled Castro's tyranny for freedom,"said Congressman DeSantis. "This reckless action by the President will embolden Castro's government and add a cloak of legitimacy to what is in fact a totalitarian regime that has oppressed millions, including many in Florida.

"I call on Democratic Senate candidates Patrick Murphy and Alan Grayson to join with me in opposing President Obama's decision to further legitimize the Cuban dictatorship. Standing up to the Castro regime is not a partisan issue, and Floridians should demand that those running for the Senate take clear stands on what is an important issue for so many," added DeSantis.

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