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Cuban Embargo Discussed in Washington
Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:06:19 CDTA panel in Washington, D.C. Tuesday discussed H.R. 4645, which would remove obstacles to legal sales of U.S. agricultural commodities to Cuba and end travel restrictions on all Americans to Cuba. National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson said - we are facing more than 50 years of failed policy with Cuba. The self-imposed embargo is not working. The time is now for change. Johnson noted - in the current economic environment, it is vital to take advantage of all opportunities that will open markets for U.S. farmers and ranchers to sell their products.
Johnson was joined on the panel by Senator. Amy Klobuchar; House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Congressman Collin Peterson; and House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Chairman Congressman Leonard Boswell. The group emphasized the importance of passing the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act.
Minnesota Farmers Union Member Mike Ratka also spoke on the panel in support of ending the embargo. Ratka said passage of this legislation - would be a significant step toward tearing down artificial walls put in place by past administrations and Congressional actions. He said - allowing for U.S. agricultural sales to Cuba makes sense; it is in our own backyard.
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