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I stand as I always have with the Cuban people who love, cherish and celebrate liberty. Hard-working, helpful people who open their hearts and homes to all, whether in Cuba or in exile.

Andy Garcia

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Andy Garcia
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: April 12
Actor
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Havana
Cuba
Andrés Arturo García Menéndez
Andres Arturo Garcia Menendez
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A man should have a right to be religious if he wants to. The government should not be involved in those decisions.
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