Press Release
| For Immediate Release February 19, 2008 |
Contact: Adam Sharon (202) 225-4506 |
Statement of
U.S. Rep. Kendrick B. Meek (D-FL)
Regarding Fidel Castro's Resignation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kendrick B. Meek issued the following statement regarding Fidel Castro's resignation:
"Only when free, fair and democratic elections take place in Cuba will the Castro regime officially end. The resignation of Fidel Castro as President of Cuba is the first movement in a series of steps that must occur before liberty is fully restored to Cuba. Today is a good day for the Cuban people and for Floridians, but better days are down the road."
U.S. Rep. Kendrick B. Meek represents the 17th Congressional District of Florida which includes parts of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. He serves on the House Committee on Armed Services and is the lone Floridian sitting on the House Committee on Ways and Means.
