Obama discusses Cuba policy
In a speech before an influential Cuban American group here, Mr. Obama said he would meet with Cuban leader Raul Castro “at a time and place of my choosing.” He derided Senator John McCain and other Republican critics for embracing hard-line approaches that have failed.
“John McCain’s been going around the country talking about how much I want to meet with Raul Castro – as if I’m looking for a social gathering or I’m going to invite him over and have some tea,” Mr. Obama said. “That’s not what I said and John McCain knows it. After eight years of the disastrous policies of George Bush, it is time to pursue direct diplomacy, with friend and foe alike, without preconditions.”
Link:New York Times
