Citing the impact of the recent papal visit, Clinton said he would permit a resumption of direct humanitarian charter flights to Cuba, expedite procedures for sales of medicine and medical supplies, and allow exiles and other Cuban-Americans to send US$1,200 per year to relatives on the Marxist isle. He also said he wants the secretary of state and Congress to find ways to "transfer" food to Cuba.
Easing Up on Cuba
Citing the impact of the recent papal visit, Clinton said he would permit a resumption of direct humanitarian charter flights to Cuba, expedite procedures for sales of medicine and medical supplies, and allow exiles and other Cuban-Americans to send US$1,200 per year to relatives on the Marxist isle. He also said he wants the secretary of state and Congress to find ways to "transfer" food to Cuba.
