that was the intent of my phrasing, and it is my phrasing, not something this congressman has ever said directly. He is, however, one of the leaders in calling for a dropping of sanctions against Cuba and he regularly pushes the virtues of Fidel as compared to the evils of the US.
Put on your tinfoil hat:
From Chronwatch.com
Michael R. Paine is the son of Ruth Forbes Paine and a cousin of John Forbes Kerry. The testimony on March 17, 1964, centered on Michael and his wife Ruths friendship with the alleged assassin of President Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald and his wife Marina. The Paines were benefactors of the Oswalds allowing them to stay in their home on occasion and giving them spending money. The Oswalds even stored their personal effects in the Paines' garage including the rifle that was allegedly used in the assassination.