“21/05/2001 President George [W.] Bush supports bill to grant U.S. $100 million to counterrevolutionary groups in Cuba…” “George W. Bush (R). Timeline,” Cuba versus Blockade: Cuban People’s website, 2007 […]
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5/15/2001
“President [George W.] Bush has stated strong support for the embargo. In May 2001, the President said, ‘my administration will oppose any attempt to weaken sanctions against Cuba’s government.’” [The 15th of the month used for date sorting purposes only.] [Con Embargo] “History of U.S. Policy,” Cuba Policy Foundation […]
4/18/2001
“April 18 [2001]. In Washington, the Cuba Policy Foundation releases a poll in which a majority of Americans are said to support the idea of doing business with Cuba and allowing travel to the island. Most agree with the decision to reunite Elián González [Cuban refugee] with his father in Cuba.” [Con Embargo] Jerry A. […]
4/15/2001
“According to an April 2001 poll by the Cuba Policy Foundation, 66.8 percent of Americans think Americans should be allowed to travel to Cuba.” [The 15th of the month used for date sorting purposes only.] [Con Embargo] Ed Sanders & Patrick Long, “Economic Benefits to the United States from Lifting the Ban on Travel to […]
4/9/2001
“09/04/2001 The United States invests strong diplomatic capital at the United Nations in order to hold Cuba in condemnation for human rights.” “George W. Bush (R). Timeline,” Cuba versus Blockade: Cuban People’s website, 2007 […]
3/8/2001
“08/03/2001 The government of President George W. Bush made it clear to Congress on Wednesday that it is not interested in loosening economic restrictions against Cuba while the Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, remains in power.” [Con Embargo] “George W. Bush (R). Timeline,” Cuba versus Blockade: Cuban People’s website, 2007 […]
1/31/2001
“31/01/2001 We are going to maintain our sanctions on Cuba, [Secretary of State] Colin Powell said to his Mexican counterpart, [Secretary of Foreign Affairs] Jorge G. Castañeda.” [Con Embargo] “George W. Bush (R). Timeline,” Cuba versus Blockade: Cuban People’s website, 2007 […]
1/30/2001
“30/01/2001 Washington, U.S. Vice-President Richard Cheney stated today that there are few prospects that trade sanctions against Cuba would be lifted as long as Fidel Castro remains in power.” [Con Embargo] “George W. Bush (R). Timeline,” Cuba versus Blockade: Cuban People’s website, 2007 […]
1/20/2001
“George W. Bush (January 20, 2001—January 20, 2009). Republican. Bush graduated from Yale in 1968 and Harvard Business School in 1975, working in oil businesses after. Bush advocated policies on health care, the economy, social security reform, and education. In 2005 Bush was criticized for his administration’s handling of Hurricane Katrina. With the combination of […]
1/10/2001
“10/01/2001 U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright wished that the over 40 years of regime governing Cuba ended during President-elect George W. Bush’s 4-year term.” [Con Embargo] “George W. Bush (R). Timeline,” Cuba versus Blockade: Cuban People’s website, 2007 […]