Congressman Cohen Applauds Biden Decision to Lift State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation for Cuba
Effort to improve relations by reversing Trump action
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who has long admired the Cuban people and has advocated for improved relations with the island nation, today applauded President Biden’s decision to lift its “state sponsor of terrorism” designation applied by Donald Trump in early 2021.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
“I applaud President Biden’s decision to lift the ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ designation from Cuba and hope it leads to improved relations between our countries. The Castros are gone, and it’s well past time to allow the Cuban economy to recover and also to allow American companies to do business in Cuba and for travel to resume for American citizens. Trump’s punitive decision in 2021 didn’t make sense, and I hope it will not be reinstated. I agree with the Biden administration that there is ‘no credible evidence’ Cuba is currently supporting international terrorism. It’s time to reestablish the healthy relationship begun during the Obama administration.”
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