Compact with the People of Cuba

Secretary Gutierrez Statement on Cuban Regime’s Failure to Respond to U.S.’s Fourth Offer of Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba

Washington (Sept. 24)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez released the following statement regarding the Cuban government’s five-day silence following our fourth offer of humanitarian aid in the wake of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike: “Our offer is unprecedented and unconditional. We regret that the Cuban government has failed to move quickly to accept our latest offer of humanitarian assistance.On Friday, the United States extended its fourth offer, which was in direct response to the Cuban government’s plea for construction materials.” (More)