United States Senator Marco Rubio said he plans to block the nomination of Jeffrey DeLaurentis as first ambassador to Cuba.
Rubio warned that until the Cuban government shows significant progress in the protection of human rights, he plans to block the appointment.
“This nomination should not go anywhere until the regime of (Raul) Castro progresses significantly and irreversibly in the areas of human rights and political freedoms for the Cuban people, and until concerns about the theft of property by the Cuban regime and the crimes committed against American citizens are addressed,” the senator said in a statement.
The warning came after the White House announced it would be nominating DeLaurentis on Tuesday, September 27.
“Jeff is already working with Cuba on issues that advance the national interests of the United States,” President Barack Obama said, “such as law enforcement, the fight against drugs, environmental protection, the fight against human trafficking, expanding trade and agricultural occasions, and cooperation in science and health.” MORE
Block that $17 Billion Obama/Jarrett want to send to the Castros
Hey Marco – How about Humberto Fontova for ambassador to Cuba? Heh-heh!
Good for Little Marco. At least this is something he can probably do with integrity.
So that’s why there’s no US Ambassador to America!