[walrus954]

Anyone else who watched the speech/ attended, please post your thoughts!

[Luis Gonzalez]

Latin singer Jon Secada (R) sings the U.S. national anthem as President George W. Bush (far left) sings with, from left: Bush's brother, Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Jeb's wife Columba Bush, and U.S. Housing Secretary Mel Martinez, prior to the president's speech to the Cuban exile community in Miami, Florida, May 20, 2002. Bush lashed out at Cuban president Fidel Castro and vowed not to ease trade sanctions until steps toward democracy are made. REUTERS/Colin Braley

[Cincinatus' Wife]

The President really gave me strength to continue to believe that someday, Cuba will be free again. I hope that this day is soon.

Thank you so much for sharing these events. Your report was the next best thing to being there!

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Hello, young Freeper! Your first hand report of seeing the President and hearing that stirring speech is magnificent!

I was able to watch the speech on Cspan last night (after I had read your report). What a tremendously powerful speech and response!

We will never stop praying (and I hope working) for the freedom of the people of Cuba!

Why can't just one media puppet ask this question of Castro and of Hillary Clinton and of every leftist:

WHY ARE YOU SO AFRAID OF FREEDOM FOR THE PEOPLE OF CUBA??? OR OF ANY PEOPLE? WHY DO YOU HATE FREEDOM SO?

Just once, I would like that question to be asked.

The yearning for feedom is built into the heart of every human being......and as President Bush said, in the end, for the Cuban people, as for the people of China and of VietNam and of Korea, and even of the Islamic countries - FREEDOM CANNOT FOREVER BE DENIED!!!

[WillaJohns]

Love the report!

It was interesting, however, because we got to hear the stories of the man who sat next to us who was a political prisoner in Cuba for 26 years.

Care to share his stories here?

[afraidfortherepublic]

What a great report. It brings tears to my eyes, and I'm not even a teeny bit Cuban. God Bless our wonderful President. Such humility (I don't want to destroy a beautiful language)!

W speaks Spanish pretty well for a Texan. Texans only hear the Mexican accent around them at home, so how can you fault him for not being able to wrap his tongue around the very different Cuban sounds? But he knows the difference and he knows not to abuse the ears. I just love him, and I'm so glad you got to hear him in person and take part in such a memorable occasion and got to hear the stories from the oldtimers. Never forget. Viva Cuba Libre!

[Luis Gonzalez]

I know some of you all have already commented on the report, sorry to flag you, but this young man's report should not be allowed to fade without a rousing "well done" by FReepers.

RJayne, I second, third or (whatever is next in line) for this as Essay of the Week.

Luis

[areafiftyone]

Thank you so much for posting your experience. I was watching it and jumping up and down with the cuban/Americans on TV. Wonderfully powerful speech. Brought a lump to my throat to hear him.

[Coleus]

Exciting, isn't it? I got to see his father when he came to Bloomfield, NJ, when he was president. Too bad I borrowed my brother's camera (a 35mm) since none of the pics came out.

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

I am 15

. . . and quite an articulate person, especially of that age.

[floriduh voter]

Does this look familiar to you? BTTT for this great thread!