Obama to remove Cuba from state sponsor of terror list

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, the White House announced Tuesday, a key step in his bid to normalize relations between the two countries.

The terror designation has been a stain on Cuba's pride and a major stumbling block for efforts to mend ties between Washington and Havana.

In a message to Congress, Obama said the government of Cuba "has not provided any support for international terrorism" over the last six months. He also told lawmakers that Cuba "has provided assurances that it will not support acts of international terrorism in the future."

Cuba will officially be removed from the terror list 45 days after the president's message was sent to Congress. Lawmakers could vote to block the move during that window, though Obama would be all-but-certain to veto such a measure.

Glad to hear at the very least they don't have this country to worry about and are finally mending relationships...hopefully there will be a day when there are no countries on the terrorism list! Buut I don't think that will ever happen, sadly...we can only hope, right?

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It is good to see the changes and also, it will be good to see the realtionship being strong between the two countries as well and nice as well. I, reckon that this was a good choice as it has proven it is not part of the terror attacks and hope more countries do the same as well and will be removed from the list. I think it will be interesting to see that, more countries will stop supporting terroisim and when that happens it will be good and a peaceful time one day will happen.

Canada should replace them on the list

Yes, Obama is the boss!