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Havana,
December 12th, 2007
Dear
Randy,
I was very moved by the extraordinary documentary of
Argentinean filmmaker Carolina Silvestre, which dissects the
lies about democracy and human rights advanced by developed
and globalized capitalism.
For days, following the Venezuelan referendum of
December 2, going over the hundreds of pronouncements that I
have made as part of my revolutionary efforts, I had been
trying to bring to mind a statement that concretely defines
our position on Cuba's international commitments.
I asked for copies of several materials in which I
tackled the issue. Fortunately, one of the most precise
statements I made on a Round Table program. It was
relatively recent, slightly less than seven years ago.
We are involved in an electoral process. I consider
ideas to be the basis of my political life. I would use the
closing remarks of this material, whose text I am sending
you, as the title:
“History will decide who is right".
I ask that you broadcast it, if possible, on
Thursday, tomorrow.
My remarks were inspired by the statement made by
then Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chretien at the 3rd
Summit of the Americas.
At the time, they may have seemed of little
significance.
Fidel Castro.
December 13, 2007
Fraternal greetings to all Round Table participants.
Thanking you in advance for your prompt response,
Fidel Castro.
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