Romney Interview on Cuba Policy

Excerpt from today's interview with Republican presidential candidate, Governor Mitt Romney, on Miami's Radio Mambi:

HOST: Since there has been discussion on Paul Ryan and the politics on Cuba - specifically on the embargo - could you please make clear the position that the Romney-Ryan Administration would have towards Cuba.

ROMNEY: I am in favor of maintaining the embargo relative to Cuba and I support the Helms-Burton Act. Congressman Ryan has allied himself with Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Representative Diaz-Balart. They convinced him that the embargo is an important effort in order to put pressure on the Cuban government. So it's an important factor in legislation. Congressman Ryan voted "No" [on lifting sanctions] and his position is the same as mine – he wants to strengthen our policy towards the regime of Cuba.

HOST: Does Venezuela present any harm to this country?

ROMNEY: I disagree with President Obama about Venezuela and Hugo Chavez. I believe Hugo Chavez and Venezuela are a very serious threat to our hemisphere, Latin America and ultimately to the United States. Hugo Chavez has welcomed Hezbollah, which is a terrorist organization into Venezuela and that is a serious threat.

HOST: How have you been received here in Miami on your three day tour indifferent states, and what is your final message to all Floridians this afternoon?

ROMNEY: When I was here last I received a warm response from the Cuban-American community and my message is very simple: I know what it takes to create good jobs and good take home pay.