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The result: Castro has become an outcast even among
dictators. He is not a leader -- he's a warden. His beaches are
not borders -- but his confines of freedom. //
But the tide is running out. For years, the Cuban community
has energized Miami. Someday freedom-loving people will change
that island for the better -- just like America has changed the
world.
We will not rest until we stop those who mock the rights we
treasure: Rights of speech, religion, assembly, and economic
freedom. / That means: Mr. Castro -- we want you going, going,
gone. //
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over the world are choosing by their votes. The Cuban people
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deserve no less. That is why the Cuban Democracy Act strengthens
our embargo. It will speed the inevitable demise of the Castro
dictatorship.
The legislation I sign today reflects my determination that
the Cuban government will not benefit from U.S. trade or aid
until the Cuban people are free. And it reflects another belief.
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I'm not going to let other ^ governments prop up Castro with aid or
sweetheart trade deals. //
All of this is not designed to hurt the Cuban people. I am
saddened by their suffering and loss of freedom
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split apart. Sons and daughters lost at sea. But let's make it
clear: Cuba suffers because Castro refuses to change. /
Our policy and this bill allow for humanitarian donations of
food and medicine to nongovernment organizations in Cuba -- help
that will get to the Cuban people. And it allows for improved
communications between the United States and Cuba -- so that all
of you can maintain contact with family members.
I wish there were another way -- but there's not. Our
policy is the only way to put it plain and simple: "Democracy,
Mr. Castro -- not some time, not some day, but now. //
We will not provide life support to a dictatorship which
is dying,
should be dead. //
There will never be normal relations with Cuba as long as
Castro sustains his illegitimate regime -- as long as he
intimidates and does violence to a brave and courageous people.
I have challenged Fidel Castro before, and now I challenge
him again.
Mr. Castro, let a United Nations human rights representative
come to your island nation.
Mr. Castro, put your leadership to the test of the ballot
box. Let your people decide.
Mr. Castro, call off your secret police -- and let the Cuban
people choose their leaders and their future. / Let your people
live in freedom. Let Cuba be free. //
When Cuba is free, a million free Cuban-Americans will be
united with their long-suffering Cuban brothers. Nowhere has the
pain and anguish of family separation been more eloquently stated
than in a letter Barbara received from Major Orestes Lorenzo. /
when he flew his mig to South Florida and asked for political
As all of you know, Major Lorenzo heroically escaped from
Cuba a year and a half ago but he could not free his family. asylum.
Despite humanitarian pleas from the world over, Castro keeps
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Major Lorenzo's wife, Vicky, and their two R young sons M hostage in
visa Mr. for Major Lorenzo's family and still they're barred from leaving.
Cuba.
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I want to say to Major Lorenzo today, and to all of you,
that I will not rest until all Cuban families are united again in
freedom. I call on Fidel Castro to let Vicky Lorenzo and the
children leave Cuba without delay.
I'm not a Johnny-come-lately to the fight for Cuba's
freedom. I won't waffle on that commitment, and I won't quit
Castro: Let the Lorenzo family go. 11
until it is achieved.
I'm the President who pressed the Soviets and Russians to
cut their support, pull out their troops, and send an
unmistakable signal to Cuba of its complete isolation. And I'm
proud that I did. /
I'm the President who urged our friends in Latin America to
let Castro know he's a has-been. And I'm proud that I did. /
It is my firm belief that during my second term as
President, you will be reunited with your loved ones. And that I
will be the first President to set foot on the soil of a free and
independent Cuba.
I know there's a Spanish saying about the Castro regime that
is true -- in any language: "In las noventas, se revienta." / I
guarantee you -- freedom will come to Cuba. The Cuban people
Castro likes to say that any person who
wants to leave Cuba may go. All it takes, he says, is
an American visa. Well, over a year ago, we issued a,
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guarantee you -- freedom will come to Cuba. The Cuban people
have suffered enough. Change must come -- and it will. Cuba
must -- and will -- be free. //
Thank you and God Bless the people of Cuba and the United
States of America. [[Now, I will sign the Defense Authorization
Act -- giving force of law to the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992.]]
# # # #
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Date
Time 10:45
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October 23, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISTINA MARTIN
FROM:
MICHELE NIX MN
SUBJECT:
CUBAN DEMOCRACY ACT SIGNING
Here is the dais diagram from Craig Ray. Add Connie Mack.
Dan has checked off the names that Jeb mentioned. However, he
says that although Jeb did not mention the other ones -- it's
probably safer to add those names -- rather than snub someone.
Jeb called Dan this morning to say he really liked the
speech. He also said that he would not be introducing his
father. Armando Codina will be making the introduction -- so we
need to add his name to the top of the speech.
Please add the following edits to the section on Major
Lorenzo. These edits come from a conversation with Frank Calzon
of Freedom House, who happened to be in the same room with Major
Lorenzo when I called. They both suggested the following edits
and all have been cleared by Dan.
Michelle Nix
TAB E
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Omni International Hotel
Douglas Room
Researcher
Dais Diagram
Friday, October 23, 1992
8 5 3 2 1 4 10 7 6 9
POTUS
Desk
Crowd
1. Jeb Bush, Chairman, Florida Bush-Quayle Campaign
2. Connie Mack, United States Senator
3. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Member of Congress
4. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Florida State Senator Florida State Senator running unopposed for Congress.
5. Al Cardenals Co-Chair, Dade County Bush-Quayle Campaign [CAR-da-nous]
6. Tomas Garcia Fuste, News Director, Radio Mambi
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7. Jorge Mas Canosa, Chairman, Cuban American National Foundation
8. Armando Perez Roura, News Director, WQBA
9. Ariel Remos, Editor, Diario Las Americas
10. Carolos Salman, Co-Chair, Dade County Bush-Quayle Campaign [SAL-mahn]
KEY:
THE PRESIDENT
(Smith)
Draft One
October 22, 1992
CUBA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CUBA STATEMENT
MIAMI, FLORIDA
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 1992
Thank you, Armando [ Codina] for those warm words,
It's great to be among so many friends. Ileana Ros-
a
Lehtinen. Her new counterpart -- Lincoln Diaz-Belart. ^^ / I
salute the veterans of the 2506 Brigade -- heroes in America and,
yes, in your homeland. //
Let me recognize Carlos Salmon. Al Cardenas. Jorge Mas --
one of the key forces behind the Cuban Democracy Act. And let me
La Unidad [UN-ee-
offer a special recognition to the representatives of the [United dod]
Front for Democracy] -- champions of a free Cuba. //
We share a history -- a commitment to struggle. We've
worked for years toward a single goal -- a common dream. We want
a free and democratic Cuba. /
Today I am delighted to take the next step toward that dream
with the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992.
Our policies and principles rest on a single belief: For
freedom to rise in Cuba -- Fidel Castro must fall.
In today's democratic world, communist governments no longer
hold sway. Cuba's special relationship with the former Soviet
Union has ended. And we've worked to ensure that no other
government helps this cruelest of regimes.
FACT CHECK COPY
(Smith)
Draft One
October 22, 1992
CUBA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CUBA STATEMENT
MIAMI, FLORIDA
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 1992
[[ACKNOWLEDGMENTS]] [ I It's great to be among so many
friends. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Her new counterpart -- Lincoln
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heroes in America and, yes, in your homeland. //
Jeb perBush
Let me recognize Carlos Salmon. Al Cardenas. Jorge Mas --
one of the key forces behind the Cuban Democracy Act. And let me
offer a special recognition to the representatives of the [United
Front for Democracy] -- champions of a free Cuba. //
We share a history -- a commitment to struggle. We've
worked for years toward a single goal -- a common dream. We want
a free and democratic Cuba. /
Today I am delighted to take the next step toward that dream
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with the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992.
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Our policies and principles rest on a single belief: For
freedom to rise in Cuba -- Fidel Castro must fall.
In today's democratic world, communist governments no longer
hold sway. Cuba's special relationship with the former Soviet
Union has ended. And we've worked to ensure that no other
government helps this cruelest of regimes.
2
The result: Castro has become an outcast even among
dictators. He is not a leader -- he's a warden. His beaches are
not borders -- but his confines of freedom. //
But the tide is running out. For years, the Cuban community
has energized Miami. Someday freedom-loving people will change
that island for the better -- just like America has changed the
world.
We will not rest until we stop those who mock the rights we
treasure: Rights of speech, religion, assembly, and economic
freedom. / That means: Mr. Castro -- we want you going, going,
gone.
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years ago the Abraham Lincoln of Cuba, that great patrìot
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it an object. " I agree.
Our object is human liberty -- the liberty that people all
over the world are choosing by their votes. The Cuban people
deserve no less. That is why the Cuban Democracy Act strengthens
our embargo. It will speed the inevitable demise of the Castro
dictatorship.
The legislation I sign today reflects my determination that
the Cuban government will not benefit from U.S. trade or aid
until the Cuban people are free. And it reflects another belief.
I'm not going to let other governments prop up Castro with aid or
sweetheart trade deals. //
All of this is not designed to hurt the Cuban people. I am
saddened by their suffering and loss of freedom
...
by families
3
split apart. Sons and daughters lost at sea. But let's make it
clear: Cuba suffers because Castro refuses to change. /
Our policy and this bill allow for humanitarian donations of
food and medicine to nongovernment organizations in Cuba -- help
that will get to the Cuban people. And it allows for improved
communications between the United States and Cuba -- so that all
of you can maintain contact with family members.
I wish there were another way -- but there's not. Our
policy is the only way to put it plain and simple: "Democracy,
Mr. Castro -- not some time, not some day, but now. //
We will not provide life support to a dictatorship which
should be dead. //
There will never be normal relations with Cuba as long as
Castro sustains his illegitimate regime -- as long as he
intimidates and does violence to a brave and courageous people.
I have challenged Fidel Castro before, and now I challenge
him again.
Mr. Castro, let a United Nations human rights representative
come to your island nation.
Mr. Castro, put your leadership to the test of the ballot
box. Let your people decide.
Mr. Castro, call off your secret police -- and let the Cuban
people choose their leaders and their future. / Let your people
live in freedom. Let Cuba be free. //
When Cuba is free, a million free Cuban-Americans will be
united with their long-suffering Cuban brothers. Nowhere has the
4
pain and anguish of family separation been more eloquently stated
who's
than in a letter Barbara received from Major Orestes Lorenzo. /
withus
today.
As all of you know, Major Lorenzo heroically escaped from
Cuba a year and a half ago -- but he could not free his family.
Despite humanitarian pleas from the world over, Castro keeps
Major Lorenzo's wife, Vicky, and their two young sons hostage in
Cuba.
I want to say to Major Lorenzo today, and to all of you,
that I will not rest until all Cuban families are united again in
freedom. I call on Fidel Castro to let Vicky Lorenzo and the
children leave Cuba without delay.
I'm not a Johnny-come-lately to the fight for Cuba's
freedom. I won't waffle on that commitment, and I won't quit
until it is achieved.
I'm the President who pressed the Soviets and Russians to
cut their support, pull out their troops, and send an
unmistakable signal to Cuba of its complete isolation. And I'm
proud that I did. /
I'm the President who urged our friends in Latin America to
let Castro know he's a has-been. And I'm proud that I did. /
It is my firm belief that during my second term as
President, you will be reunited with your loved ones. And that I
will be the first President to set foot on the soil of a free and
independent Cuba.
I know there's a Spanish saying about the Castro regime that
is true -- in any language: "In las noventas, se revienta." / I
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guarantee you -- freedom will come to Cuba. The Cuban people
have suffered enough. Change must come -- and it will. Cuba
must -- and will -- be free. //
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let Castro know he's a has-been. And I'm proud that I did. /
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President, you will be reunited with your loved ones. And that I
will be the first President to set foot on the soil of a free and
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October 22, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
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SUBJECT:
CUBAN DEMOCRACY ACT SIGNING
Tomorrow, at 5:45 p.m., you will deliver remarks (6 minutes,
on cards) to approximately 700 people gathered at the Omni
International Hotel in Miami, Florida for the signing of the
Cuban Democracy Act. The remarks have been prepared with input
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October 22, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY Dnar
SUBJECT:
CUBAN DEMOCRACY ACT SIGNING
Tomorrow, at 5:45 p.m., you will deliver remarks (6 minutes,
on cards) to approximately 700 people gathered at the Omni
International Hotel in Miami, Florida for the signing of the
Cuban Democracy Act. The remarks have been prepared with input
by Jeb.
CUBA
CUBA STATEMENT
MIAMI, FLORIDA
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 1992
[[ACKNOWLEDGMENTS]]. It's great to be among so many
friends. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Her new counterpart -- Lincoln
Diaz Belart. / I salute the veterans of the 2506 Brigade --
heroes in America and, yes, in your homeland. //
Let me recognize Carlos Salmon. Al Cardenas. Jorge Mas --
one of the key forces behind the Cuban Democracy Act. And let me
offer a special recognition to the representatives of the [United
Front for Democracy] -- champions of a free Cuba. //
We share a history -- a commitment to struggle. We've
worked for years toward a single goal -- a common dream. We want
a free and democratic Cuba. /
Today I am delighted to take the next step toward that dream
with the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992.
Our policies and principles rest on a single belief: For
freedom to rise in Cuba -- Fidel Castro must fall.
In today's democratic world, communist governments no longer
hold sway. Cuba's special relationship with the former Soviet
Union has ended. And we've worked to ensure that no other
government helps this cruelest of regimes.
2
The result: Castro has become an outcast even among
dictators. He is not a leader -- he's a warden. His beaches are
not borders -- but his confines of freedom. //
But the tide is running out. For years, the Cuban community
has energized Miami. Someday freedom-loving people will change
that island for the better -- just like America has changed the
world.
We will not rest until we stop those who mock the rights we
treasure: Rights of speech, religion, assembly, and economic
freedom. / That means: Mr. Castro -- we want you going, going,
gone. //
years ago the Abraham Lincoln of Cuba, that great patriot
-
Jose Marti [Mar-TEE], said simply, "To beautify life is to give
it an object." I agree.
Our object is human liberty -- the liberty that people all
over the world are choosing by their votes. The Cuban people
deserve no less. That is why the Cuban Democracy Act strengthens
our embargo. It will speed the inevitable demise of the Castro
dictatorship.
The legislation I sign today reflects my determination that
the Cuban government will not benefit from U.S. trade or aid
until the Cuban people are free. And it reflects another belief.
I'm not going to let other governments prop up Castro with aid or
sweetheart trade deals. //
All of this is not designed to hurt the Cuban people. I am
saddened by their suffering and loss of freedom
...
by families
3
split apart. Sons and daughters lost at sea. But let's make it
clear: Cuba suffers because Castro refuses to change. /
Our policy and this bill allow for humanitarian donations of
food and medicine to nongovernment organizations in Cuba -- help
that will get to the Cuban people. And it allows for improved
communications between the United States and Cuba -- so that all
of you can maintain contact with family members.
I wish there were another way -- but there's not. Our
policy is the only way to put it plain and simple: "Democracy,
Mr. Castro -- not some time, not some day, but now. //
We will not provide life support to a dictatorship which
should be dead. //
There will never be normal relations with Cuba as long as
Castro sustains his illegitimate regime -- as long as he
intimidates and does violence to a brave and courageous people.
I have challenged Fidel Castro before, and now I challenge
him again.
Mr. Castro, let a United Nations human rights representative
come to your island nation.
Mr. Castro, put your leadership to the test of the ballot
box. Let your people decide.
Mr. Castro, call off your secret police -- and let the Cuban
people choose their leaders and their future. / Let your people
live in freedom. Let Cuba be free. //
When Cuba is free, a million free Cuban-Americans will be
united with their long-suffering Cuban brothers. Nowhere has the
4
pain and anguish of family separation been more eloquently stated
than in a letter Barbara received from Major Orestes Lorenzo. /
As all of you know, Major Lorenzo heroically escaped from
Cuba a year and a half ago -- but he could not free his family.
Despite humanitarian pleas from the world over, Castro keeps
Major Lorenzo's wife, Vicky, and their two young sons hostage in
Cuba.
I want to say to Major Lorenzo today, and to all of you,
that I will not rest until all Cuban families are united again in
freedom. I call on Fidel Castro to let Vicky Lorenzo and the
children leave Cuba without delay.
I'm not a Johnny-come-lately to the fight for Cuba's
freedom. I won't waffle on that commitment, and I won't quit
until it is achieved.
I'm the President who pressed the Soviets and Russians to
cut their support, pull out their troops, and send an
unmistakable signal to Cuba of its complete isolation. And I'm
proud that I did. /
I'm the President who urged our friends in Latin America to
let Castro know he's a has-been. And I'm proud that I did. /
It is my firm belief that during my second term as
President, you will be reunited with your loved ones. And that I
will be the first President to set foot on the soil of a free and
independent Cuba.
I know there's a Spanish saying about the Castro regime that
is true -- in any language: "In las noventas, se revienta.' " / I
5
guarantee you -- freedom will come to Cuba. The Cuban people
have suffered enough. Change must come -- and it will. Cuba
must -- and will -- be free. //
Thank you and God Bless the people of Cuba and the United
States of America. [[Now, I will sign the Defense Authorization
Act -- giving force of law to the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992. 1]
# # # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
INTRO -- PER JEB BUSH.
12 OCT 22 P5: 55
MC GROARTY
It's great to be among so many friends. Ileana Ros-
Lehtinen. Her new counterpart -- Linclon Diaz Belart.
I salute the veterans of the 2506 Brigade -- heroes in
America and yes, in your homeland. //
Let me recognize Carlos Salmon. Al Cardenas. Jorge Mas --
one of the key forces behind the Cuba Democracy Act.
And let me offer a special recognition to the
representatives of the [United Front for Democracy] -- champions
of a free Cuba. //
We share a history -- a commitment to struggle. We've
worked for years toward a single goal -- a common dream: A free
and democratic Cuba. //
And I am delighted today to take the next step forward
toward that dream - by signing the Cuba Democracy Act of 1992.
Frank
(202)296-5101
Calzon-
Freedom
House
dictators cling to power is a fact that will soon become a footnote.
We are witnessing the collapse of the communist idea, the demise of
the crippling concept of the all-powerful state,
There are many reasons for this collapse. But in the
end, one fact alone explains what we see today. Its advocates saw
the triumph of communism written in the laws of history, and they.
failed to see the love of freedom written in the human heart.
I know there s a Spanish saying about the Castro regime
that is true -- in any language: "In las noventas, " revienta.
(Applause I guarantee you freedom will come to cuba. Make no
mistake about it (Applause., And none of you professors give no a
grade on my accent, either.
But the change. we seg doesn't stop at America's
doorstep Here at: home we ve got to ask: How can we open the doors
of opportunity for every American? Our challenge our new American
destiny is to give the American Dream FOOD to grow And to make that
destiny our own, we must advance American ideals, help communism's
old captive nations take their place among the world's democracies.
we must advance America's economic interests, meet the competitive
challenge of a new world economy.
Hére in Miami, we see-this new American economy in
microcosa. This city is the hub, the economic gateway to the
Americas. Here's the figure: Forty-five percent, nearly half of all
U.S. trade with Latin America passes through the Miami area. And
that translates into 35,000 jobs in the Miami area alone tied to
trade. And here's what that means for the graduates that are here.
today Your standard of living, your opportunities, your future are
certain to be influenced by the world beyond our shores NOW, I know
that there are some who see a different future. People who want a
sound retreat; run from the new realities; seek refuge in a dream
world of economic isolationism, or protectionism.
Those voices have nothing to say to this nation There
is no turning back. There is no hiding from the new reality. He
have no choice but to compete. The new reality of our new world
economy is simply this: To succeed economically at home, we must
lead economically abroad (Applause lve And, finally, if we want to
make a new American destiny our own, we've got to bridge the gap
between the American people and the government that's meant to serve
it.
I know there's a discontent Travel around the country;
you can't help but feel it -- a deepening cynicism about the way
things work or fail to work in Washington. A doubt about one
person's ability to change, really change the system. To them,
government has grown more distant. TOO often, the government we get
is not accountable, it is not effective, it 18 not efficient; and,
regrettably. it's not compassionate,
It's not that people are spathetic. It's that people
are angry with government, Many of you recycle empty cane and
plastic bottles because, when it comes to the environment, you
believe that one individual's actions can make a difference. But
when it comes to self-government cynicism kicks in, and too many:
people have come to doubt the power. of & single vote.
This didn't happen just overnight. It's the legacy of a
theory of government grown too used to promising what government will
do for the people. And this theory fails to see that people don't
want gövernment to make their decisions for them -- they want
government that gives them the freedom to choose
And they want a government that spends within its means
in the May families do. And they want welfare programs that provide
opportunity not the dead-end street of dependency And they want
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Statement on the Cuban
Democracy Act of 1992
I am pleased to sign into law the Cuban Democracy Act of
1992. This bill embodies many of the measures that my
Administration has taken over the last four years to bring about
a peaceful transition to a democratic Cuba.
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Our policies and our principles - our steadfast opposition
to Castro's dictatorship -- are contributing significantly to
that goal. Today Castro stands more isolated than ever before.
In a democratic world, communist governments no longer hold sway.
Cuba's special relationship with the former Soviet Union is no
more, and we have worked to ensure that no other government helps
a Cuban regime that so mercilessly represses the basic freedoms
of its people.
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People all over the world have by their votes chosen
representative democracy and free market systems. The Cuban
people deserve no less. In strengthening our embargo, the Cuban
Democracy Act speeds the inevitable decay and demise of the
Castro dictatorship. This legislation reflects my conviction
that the Cuban Government should not benefit from U.S. trade or
aid until the Cuban people are free. And it reflects my belief
that no one should be propping up Castro with assistance Laid or
sweetheart trade deals.
Our policy and the Cuban Democracy Act are not designed to
hurt the Cuban people. I am saddened by their suffering; by
families split apart and sons and daughters lost at sea; by their
loss of freedom; but let's make it clear: there is suffering
because Fidel Castro refuses to change. Our policy and this bill
allow for humanitarian donations of food and medicines to
nongovernment organizations in Cuba -- help that will get to the
Cuban people. And they allow for improved communications between
the United States and Cuba so that all of you can maintain
contact with family members.
And I want to emphasize that our policy is the only way to
create incentives for a democratic opening. When there are free
and fair elections, when the basic human rights of Cuba's
citizens are respected, when the rights of all Cubans to a free
press and to representative democracy are realized, then -- and
only then -- will we be able to take steps to end the embargo.
When the Cuban people are given back their voice, their vote, and
the right to determine the future of their country, we will be
ready to help them, and to welcome Cuba into our democratic
hemisphere of nations.
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The Cuban Democracy Act will help Cuba regain its freedom,
and when it does, we will be there with trade and investment and
support. But let me be clear. Our help and that of the world
community will strengthen and nourish democracy and a free Cuba;
we will not provide life support to a failed dictatorship.
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There will never be normal relations with Cuba as long as
Castro's dictatorship remains in placé, and he continues to deny
the people universally accepted human rights, economic
opportunity, and the freedom to choose their own leadership.) And
Castro knows -- as everyone else knows -- that the only way he is
able to sustain his illegitimate regime is through intimidation
and violence, and by adding to the misery of the Cuban people.
Fidel Castro is even afraid to allow a United Nations human
rights representative to travel to Cuba. That presents too great
a challenge to the dictatorship.
I have challenged Fidel Castro before, and now I challenge
him again. Hold free and fair elections. Put your leadership to
the test of the ballot box. Call off your thugs and secret
police, and let the Cuban people choose their leaders and their
future.
In speaking of the suffering of the Cuban people, I am
reminded that many of you have been separated from family and
friends for many years. Nowhere has the pain and anguish of such
family separation been more eloquently stated than in a letter
Barbara received from Major Orestes Lorenzo. As all of you know,
Major Lorenzo heroically escaped from Cuba a year and a half ago,
but was not able to get his family out. Despite humanitarian
pleas from the world over, Castro keeps Major Lorenzo's wife,
Vicky, and their two young sons hostage in Cuba. I want to say
to Major Lorenzo today, and to all of you, that I will not rest
until Cuban families are united again in freedom. I call on
Fidel Castro to let Vicky Lorenzo and the children leave Cuba
without delay.
A free and democratic Cuba is a goal I've long sought. It
is my firm belief that during my second term as President, I will
set foot on the soil of a free and independent Cuba, and that you
will be reunited with your loved ones. I'm not a Johnny-come-
lately to the fight for Cuba's freedom. I won't waffle on that
commitment, and I won't quit until it is accomplished. The Cuban
people have suffered enough. Change must come. Cuba must be
free. The day of the dictator is over and Castro must go. Thank
you and God Bless the people of Cuba and the United States of
America.
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free. The day of the dictator is over and Castro must go. Thank
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Statement on the Cuban
Democracy Act of 1992
I am pleased to sign into law the Cuban Democracy Act of
1992. This bill embodies many of the measures that my
Administration has taken over the last four years to bring about
a peaceful transition to a democratic Cuba.
Our policies and our principles -- our steadfast opposition
to Castro's dictatorship -- are contributing significantly to
that goal. Today Castro stands more isolated than ever before.
In a democratic world, communist governments no longer hold sway.
Cuba's special relationship with the former Soviet Union is no
more, and we have worked to ensure that no other government helps
a Cuban regime that so mercilessly represses the basic freedoms
of its people.
People all over the world have by their votes chosen
representative democracy and free market systems. The Cuban
people deserve no less. In strengthening our embargo, the Cuban
Democracy Act speeds the inevitable decay and demise of the
Castro dictatorship. This legislation reflects my conviction
that the Cuban Government should not benefit from U.S. trade or
aid until the Cuban people are free. And it reflects my belief
that no one should be propping up Castro with assistance or
sweetheart trade deals.
Our policy and the Cuban Democracy Act are not designed to
hurt the Cuban people. I am saddened by their suffering; by
families split apart and sons and daughters lost at sea; by their
loss of freedom; but let's make it clear: there is suffering
2
because Fidel Castro refuses to change. Our policy and this bill
allow for humanitarian donations of food and medicines to
nongovernment organizations in Cuba -- help that will get to the
Cuban people. And they allow for improved communications between
the United States and Cuba so that all of you can maintain
contact with family members.
And I want to emphasize that our policy is the only way to
create incentives for a democratic opening. When there are free
and fair elections, when the basic human rights of Cuba's
citizens are respected, when the rights of all Cubans to a free
press and to representative democracy are realized, then -- and
only then -- will we be able to take steps to end the embargo.
When the Cuban people are given back their voice, their vote, and
the right to determine the future of their country, we will be
ready to help them, and to welcome Cuba into our democratic
hemisphere of nations.
The Cuban Democracy Act will help Cuba regain its freedom,
and when it does, we will be there with trade and investment and
support. But let me be clear. Our help and that of the world
community will strengthen and nourish democracy and a free Cuba;
we will not provide life support to a failed dictatorship.
There will never be normal relations with Cuba as long as
Castro's dictatorship remains in place, and he continues to deny
the people universally accepted human rights, economic
opportunity, and the freedom to choose their own leadership. And
Castro knows -- as everyone else knows -- that the only way he is
3
able to sustain his illegitimate regime is through intimidation
and violence, and by adding to the misery of the Cuban people.
Fidel Castro is even afraid to allow a United Nations human
rights representative to travel to Cuba. That presents too great
a challenge to the dictatorship.
I have challenged Fidel Castro before, and now I challenge
him again. Hold free and fair elections. Put your leadership to
the test of the ballot box. Call off your thugs and secret
police, and let the Cuban people choose their leaders and their
future. Let the Cuban people live in freedom.
In speaking of the suffering of the Cuban people, I am
reminded that many of you have been separated from family and
friends for many years. Nowhere has the pain and anguish of such
family separation been more eloquently stated than in a letter
Barbara received from Major Orestes Lorenzo. As all of you know,
Major Lorenzo heroically escaped from Cuba a year and a half ago,
but was not able to get his family out. Despite humanitarian
pleas from the world over, Castro keeps Major Lorenzo's wife,
Vicky, and their two young sons hostage in Cuba. I want to say
to Major Lorenzo today, and to all of you, that I will not rest
until Cuban families are united again in freedom. I call on
Fidel Castro to let Vicky Lorenzo and the children leave Cuba
without delay.
A free and democratic Cuba is a goal I've long sought. It
is my firm belief that during my second term as President, I will
set foot on the soil of a free and independent Cuba, and that you
4
will be reunited with your loved ones. I'm not a Johnny-come-
lately to the fight for Cuba's freedom. I won't waffle on that
commitment, and I won't quit until it is accomplished. The Cuban
people have suffered enough. Change must come. Cuba must be
free. The day of the dictator is over and Castro must go. Thank
you and God Bless the people of Cuba and the United States of
America.
October 22, 1992
CUBA DEMOCRACY ACT SIGNING
Omni International Hotel --- Douglas Room
500 attendees
Jeb introducing the President
Time: 5:45 p.m.