The Washington
Times, February 9, 2002.
HAVANA — Characterizing Cuba's current friendliness toward
Americans as a "charm offensive" aimed at changing U.S. policy, the
top American diplomat in Havana said Thursday that the communist island must
also embrace democracy and human rights if it expects an end to restrictions on
trade and travel.
"What happens if you give a lot of money to the Cuban government
and it doesn't change?" asked Vicki Huddleston, chief of the U.S. Interests
Section, the American mission here. "Then you find out you are just
supporting Fidelismo," she said, using a term that signifies support for
President Fidel Castro.
A new, less strident tone from Havana toward Washington was evident
immediately after the September 11 attacks. | 
