Kerry Leads Delegation at Embassy Opening in Havana
Secretary of State John Kerry participated in the raising of the American flag at the new U.S. embassy in Havana on Aug. 14. The embassy opening follows months of Obama administration efforts to normalize diplomatic relations with Cuba (see 1507210028),…
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but the sanctions regime against the country remains largely intact (Ref:1504090066]). Kerry led a congressional delegation at the ceremony that included Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., as well as Reps. Karen Bass, D-Calif., Steve Cohen D-Tenn., Barbara Lee D-Calif. and Jim McGovern D-Mass. Those lawmakers have all jumped on board recent legislation aimed at opening trade and restoring full diplomatic relations with Cuba.