Cubans flee to US despite Clinton closing door

Title

Cubans flee to US despite Clinton closing door

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

23 Aug 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:03:17

Description

Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports from the United States where record numbers of Cubans are still fleeing Fidel Castro’s communist regime despite America’s decision not to grant them automatic rights of residence. President Bill Clinton has ordered more navy ships to patrol between Cuba and Florida and US officials are urging Cubans to stay at home. Includes statements by US Defense Secretary William Perry; Frank Calzone, Washington Freedom House; Bernard Aronson, former assistant Secretary of State. For Drivetime show.

Contributors

Simon Marks; William Perry; Frank Calzone; Bernard Aronson

Keywords

USA; Human rights; Cuba; International relations; Migration law; Political refugees; Drivetime (radio programme); Washington Freedom House

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