The letter, subsequently forwarded to reporters by the State Department, demonstrates how reaction to the policy change is doesn’t necessarily cut along political lines.
Its signatories include George Schultz, who served as Secretary of State in the Reagan administration, and Cuban-American business leaders such as former president of Dow Chemicals Enrique Sosa, and sugar tycoons Alfonso and Andres Fanjul.
They are joined by a host of former Obama administration officials and Democratic policy makers.
–
“Mr. President,” they write, “we also call on you to work with Congress to update the legislative framework with regard to Cuba so that it, too, reflects 21st century realities.”
RELATED: Rubio continues fight against Cuba deal
