Regardless of Fake Polls, We Will Continue Our Solidarity with the Cuban People

WASHINGTON – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) offered the following statement regarding the recently released FIU Cuba poll.

"The methodology of the newest FIU poll was so highly flawed that the results do not merit to be taken seriously. As an example, according to the pollster, 62% of respondents are U.S. citizens, but 90% are registered voters, giving a clear indication of manipulated numbers. In the polls that matter - elections - Cuban-Americans have repeatedly expressed their opposition to unilaterally weakening sanctions against the Castro dictatorship until there is a genuine democratic transition on the island. Under U.S. law, sanctions will end once political prisoners are released, press, political parties and independent labor unions are legalized, and free, fair elections are scheduled. Until then, we will continue our solidarity with the Cuban people by refusing any financial assistance to their oppressors, regardless of any number of fake polls paid for by those who want to do business with the terrorist regime."