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Dhalgren
04-01-2015, 03:46 PM
(Snippets - good throughout - Dhal)


Cuba’s representatives expressed their interest in the dialogue contributing to addressing the issue of human rights effectively and without discrimination, with full respect for sovereign equality, independence and non-intervention in the internal affairs of the parties.

US Empire ain't gonna like this.


The Cuban delegation conveyed with equal emphasis its profound concern regarding guarantees for and protection of human rights in the U.S. – in particular the worsening of police brutality and abuse, following a discriminatory pattern, and limitations on the exercise of labor rights and internationally recognized trade union freedoms.

Compare this strong stand to SYRIZA's grovelling to EU.


At the same time, Cuba emphasized violations of human rights in the so-called war on terrorism, including torture, extra-judicial executions with the use of drones, espionage, and extraterritorial surveillance.

Oops!


Conscious of our profound differences with the U.S. government in the arena of political systems, democracy and international law, Cuba reaffirms its invariable intention that the two countries relate to each other in a civilized manner with recognition of and respect for these differences, as well as its willingness to address any issue whatsoever with the United States, within a framework of quality, respect and reciprocity.

Man, when is the last time any nation has stood up and said, "We will deal as equals, or not at all." - been a while...

http://en.granma.cu/mundo/2015-04-01/cuban-delegation-to-human-rights-dialogue-with-the-united-states-releases-statement