"This body sends a message of hope for the people of Cuba"

Speech by Terrance Michael Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, in the 79th session of the UNGA. teleSUR

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00:00body sends a strong message to the people of Cuba, a message of hope and a message of support.

00:07The embargo that has isolated Cuba for decades is not right, Mr. President, and it continues

00:14to be a stain on our collective conscience. St. Kitts and Nevis joins the Caribbean community

00:21in calling for an end to this unjust embargo and for Cuba's removal from the State Department's

00:28list of state sponsors of terrorism. Cuba has long been a friend to the Caribbean,

00:35its doctors, educators exemplifying true philanthropy. And I might state here,

00:42Mr. President, that I'm a graduate of the Cuban educational system.

00:46Instead of denigrating the island, we should elevate and learn from its sustainable solutions

00:59that have empowered their people and, in turn, the region. A stronger,

01:04more sustainable Cuba enhances the security and sustainability of the Caribbean.