Is Cuba now the issue that most separates Spanish and American diplomacy?
I would say it is the only point in which there was any discrepancy. But lets put it in perspective. We talked about terrorism, narcotrafficking, military cooperation, Afghanistan, Middle East, interest in the future of Iraq, North Africa, cultural affairs, Latin America in general, Cuba and Venezuela and trade and investment in both countries. Of this entire list, Cuba was the only point on which there was a discrepancy. It seems strange that this should be the headline. Q: Without a doubt, Ambassador, for the U.S. because of its proximity and for Spain because of its history, Cuba is an issue that is extraordinarily sensitive. If the objective of each country is to secure a democratic future for the island, what is the difference between the strategies? A: I think you have hit the nail on the head. Both countries agreed that we yearn to see human rights and democracy in Cuba. However, the only discrepancy is in our strategies on how to get there. Secretary Rice, speaking frankly, was
