Rep. Erik Paulsen Remarks on the Death of Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro, who took control of Cuba and defied the United States as he held the country for half a century, died at the age of 90 Friday. Republican Rep. Erik Paulsen, who represents Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, released the following statement on the death of Castro:

“The death of Fidel Castro, a brutal dictator for half a century who oppressed so many Cuban people through human rights violations, brings the opportunity for a new era with Cuba,” Paulsen said.

“Hopefully, this opens the door to accelerate additional engagement and stronger economic ties between the United States and Cuba.”

photo: Fidel Castro in Washington, D.C., in 1959 | public domain photo