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ENSIGN AMENDMENT ON CUBAN DEMOCRACY APPROVED
November 3, 2003
–Washington
D.C.
An amendment by Senator John Ensign to
provide aid for democracy-building
initiatives in
Cuba
has been included as part of the Foreign
Operations Appropriations Bill approved by
the Senate. “The people who have been
struggling for freedom and democracy for
years under an oppressive regime deserve the
support of the United States,” Ensign said.
“They need to know that our support is not
just symbolic, that we are ready to work
with them and provide the necessary
resources to help accomplish the goal of a
democratic Cuba.” Ensign’s amendment
provides up to $5 million in transition
initiatives, including:
Published and informational material, such
as books, videos, and cassettes, on
transitions to democracy, human rights, and
market economics, to be made available to
independent democratic groups in Cuba.
Humanitarian assistance to victims of
political repression and their families.
Support for democratic and human rights in
Cuba.
Support for visits and permanent deployment
of independent international human rights
monitors in Cuba.
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