广播电视英语短句 第 42 课：出访拉丁美洲-5

The actions do not end the nearly fifty year old trade embargo against the island. 此次行动不会结束对岛国古巴将近 50 年陈旧的贸易封锁。

But Americans with family in Cuba will now be more free to visit and send money to family members. 但是有家属在古巴的美国人现在更自由的拜访和汇款给亲属。

Critics say the money will only help Cuba's communist leaders. 批评家们说这些钱只能帮助古巴的共产主义领导人。

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton welcomed Cuba's reaction. 国务卿希拉里对古巴的回应表示欢迎。

President Raul Castro said Cuba is willing to discuss "everything" with the United States, including human rights, press freedoms and political prisoners. 古巴总统卡斯特罗说古巴愿意与美国探讨“所有事情”，包括人权问题、出版自由和政治犯。

But he also said Cuba must be treated as an equal. 但是他还说古巴必须被平等对待。