By Connor Boyd
BLOOMINGTON – The United States is continuing talks with Cuba in order for both to re-open embassies in one another’s nations.
Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro have met several times already to improve diplomatic relations. Congressman Rodney Davis said his views on President Obama do not misguide his opinion.
“I’ve been one to give the president credit when he comes up with good ideas, when he does things I agree with,” said Davis. “I am not one that is always going to be on the opposite side of whatever the president wants just because I didn’t vote for him”
The U.S. Representative for Illinois’ 13th congressional district said Illinois could see the benefits of increased trade with Cuba.
“We already sell agriculture products to Cuba,” said Davis. “We have the ability with the free trade with Cuba to sell more agricultural products out of Illinois. You know me, I’m in favor of opening up Cuba for trade.”
The two nations have completed four rounds of negotiations and report progress has been made.
“The citizens are the one’s suffering and Castro gets to blame America for all of his country’s ills,” said Davis. “Instead, lets trade. Lets show them what America’s all about. Lets show them what private investment is all about, so they don’t have food rations like the people of Cuba are used to.”
The two sides have agreed to further meetings throughout the next few weeks.
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