Finding The 'Positives' in Castro's Cuba

Geoffrey | November 30, 2016
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“Many saw positives, education and health care for all, racial integration....Castro never lost faith in the revolution. Opponents concede Castro’s popularity diminished as his beard grew whiter, but his intelligence and shrewdness continued to command fear and respect. He would eventually outlive many of his critics and outlast 10 U.S. administrations.”
— Correspondent Martin Savidge during CNN live coverage of Castro’s death in the morning of November 26, 2016.