Vice President Pence Confirms "Stronger Action Against Cuba" In "Coming Weeks"
/The White House
Office of the Vice President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2019
REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT PENCE TO RICE UNIVERSITY’S BAKER INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY
Rice University
Houston, Texas
Excerpt:
The truth is, the dictator has lost the support of his people, and he's seen more than a thousand uniformed soldiers reject his leadership and rally to the banner of freedom. And the truth is, the only way he clings to power is with the help that he receives from communist Cuba. I heard as much from the First Lady of Venezuela just last week.
Cuba’s leaders are the real imperialists in the Western Hemisphere. (Applause.) The truth has to be told. For decades, Cuba has tried to create client states across this region. While normal countries export goods, Cuba exports tyranny and strong-arm tactics. Cuba’s influence has driven Venezuela’s failure, and the time has come to liberate Venezuela from Cuba. (Applause.)
That’s just one more reason why President Trump kept his word when he reversed the failed policies of the last administration toward the dictatorship in Havana. In the coming weeks, the United States will be taking even stronger action against Cuba. In this administration, I promise you, it will always be Que Viva Cuba Libre.
