Source: Fox News
Summary
Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson returned from a congressional delegation to Cuba, stating that the US economic restrictions on the island represent an “illegal US blockade of fuel” and “effectively an economic bombing of the infrastructure of the country.” They described a humanitarian crisis linked to the US embargo, citing examples such as premature babies in incubators without electricity and children unable to attend school due to lack of fuel. The lawmakers called for an end to the embargo and for the US to enter into real negotiations with Cuba.
Our Reading
Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Lawmakers visit Cuba, condemn US embargo.
They describe a humanitarian crisis, citing examples of suffering.
Their statement is a call to action, urging the US to change its policy.
The trip is a performance of concern, a ritual of condemnation.
And yet, it is a familiar dance, one that has been performed many times before.
Author: Evan Null
