“Former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday praised President Barack Obama’s “political courage” in reestablishing relations with Cuba.
“This is the kind of thing that has been long overdue, and I’m very proud and grateful that President Obama has shown such wisdom and also, I think, political courage in taking these long overdue steps,” Carter told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”
Carter, who also tried to mend relations with Cuba as president, said the Cuban people will be the main beneficiaries of a new relationship — not the country’s rulers — and he added that the move will be “good for both countries.”
“I think this openness of communication will be much better, there will obviously be more trade, commerce, visitation back and forth, which I think will promote democracy,” Carter said.”* The Young Turks hosts Cenk Uygur breaks it down.
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http://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/jimmy-carter-obama-cuba-113669.html
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