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Published on: 3/8/2007
Last Visited: 3/12/2007
Consultants on the information-gathering mission included Mr. Deal, Daniel O'Flaherty, Vice President of the National Foreign Trade Council; Jake Colvin, Director of USA*Engage; Peggy Rochette, Senior Director of International Policy for the Food Products Association; Allison O'Donnell, Director of Government Relations for the National Retail Federation; Robert Muse, an attorney; and Abigail Poe with the Center for International Policy.
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"Overall, the economy is probably in better shape than it has been in years, and Cuba seems quite content to partner with friendly countries - particularly Venezuela," said O'Flaherty.