MUHAMMAD: U.S. a Bad Neighbor to Cuba

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MUHAMMAD: U.S. a Bad Neighbor to Cuba

Whatever imperfections may afflict Cuba, it is all made worse by meddling, boycotting and sanctioning the resourceful Cuban people with punishment because they refuse to be a footstool for their Big, Bad Neighbor to the North.

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