Victims of communism in Cuba: 73,000

Victims of communism in Cuba: 73,000

As President Barack Obama currently visits Cuba, it merits noting that the Communist regime south of Florida has killed an estimated 73,000 people since the dictator Fidel Castro seized power in 1959, according to the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, which was established by an act of Congress in 1993.

The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, which runs the Museum of Communism, is a non-profit group created "to educate this generation and future generations about the ideology, history, and legacy of communism," reads its website. It also is building a memorial "to commemorate the more than 100 million victims of communism" worldwide.

Obama says he welcomes Castro’s criticism of the United States
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Obama says he welcomes Castro’s criticism of the United States

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(CNSNews.com) – In a joint press conference with Cuban dictator Raul Castro in Havana, Cuba, on Monday, President Barack Obama said he welcomes Castro's criticism of the U.S.

"I actually welcome President Castro commenting on some of the areas where he feels that we're falling short, because I think we should not be immune or afraid of criticism or discussion as well," Obama said.

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