Compact with the People of CubaPDF versionCommission for Assistance to a Free Cuba "…All who live in tyranny and hopelessness can know: the United States will not ignore your oppression, or excuse your oppressors. When you stand for your liberty, we will stand with you. Democratic reformers facing repression, prison, or exile can know: America sees you for who you are: the future leaders of your free country." -- President George W. Bush The people of Cuba have a choice: economic and political freedom and opportunity - - or more political repression and economic suffering under the current regime. The United States stands ready to work with the Cuban people to attain political and economic liberty. We recognize that a broad consensus for democracy exists among the Cuban community, both those on the island and those in exile, as witnessed by the 1998 Agreement for Democracy. We pledge to help the Cuban people, and a new transition Cuban government, as you move away from a totalitarian communist dictatorship and toward a free and representative democracy. Cubans who want democratic change should count on our friendship and support. We share the Cuban dream of a better tomorrow for their families and themselves. To support a Cuban transition government we pledge to:
We will do all this and more provided we are asked by a Cuban transition government that is committed to dismantling all instruments of state repression, implementing internationally respected human rights and fundamental freedoms, including:
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