So first question, how do you interpret this result and more generally the passivity of the world in the face of the US genocidal policies?

Well, first I interpret it as a tremendous victory for Cuba.

You know, when I think of the pressures Cuba is under and the incredible work of the diplomatic staff, which I cannot praise enough, this was a tremendous victory.

But it also speaks to two things, how egregious what the United States is doing, right? I mean, you know, this war against Cuba has lasted for over 60 years.

It's a long-standing architecture of economic sanctions against one single country.

And then the recent escalation beyond Cuba oh my gosh, beyond ways that we could not have envisioned in the solidarity movement, you know, theoretically, but to actually see it imposed, is a demonstration of, you know, one, that, you know, in many of these countries' eyes, this is completely unacceptable, right? And secondly, the idea that, you know, if it's Cuba, who will be next, right? But I think it speaks to the power of Cuba's example and the power of the world.

And it's amazing when I think of Cuba, and I just want to go over in a second, even as they're facing this genocidal siege, You know, they're fighting for the right to development, right? They're fighting, you know, generally speaking, for issues, not just for Cuba itself, that will benefit the entire global south and all of humanity.

And what is the quiet part, the important part that the State Department has left out about Cuba's contribution to Africa?