Raul Castro’s tough demands raise doubts, but Obama remains optimistic for U.S.-Cuba relations

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http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/9/raul-castro-demands-raise-doubts-but-obama-optimis/

The Castro regime has made removal from the terrorism-sponsor list a prerequisite for the opening of a U.S. embassy in Havana and other steps forward in the diplomatic process.

Mr. Castro also has made other demands that the U.S. surely won’t meet, such as reparations for economic damages caused by the U.S. embargo on Cuba and the immediate transfer of Guantanamo Bay to the Cuban government.