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foriegn policy and cuba

United States Foreign Policy with Cuba As president of the United States of America, Mr. William J. Clinton has five duties to perform. The Constitution states that he must act as Commander in Chief, Chief Executive, Chief of State, Chief Legislator, and Chief Diplomat. (Constitution) When he deals with foreign policies, he is executing his job as Chief Diplomat. This very important task consists of recognizing foreign governments, making treaties, and making executive agreements. When making the treaties, two-thirds of the senators there must agree with the policy. Congress can also play a part in foreign policies. The framers did not clearly define weather the president or congress had the power over the process, so there is often turmoil when these issues arise. But congress can veto a decision regarding, military action, made by the president if he actually hands it to congress before he carries it out. Other than military, congress must approve any other potential laws proposed by the president. Domestic policies are issues that concern only our nation and are discussed by and taken care of by our nation. Foreign policy is the way in which our nation deals with other countries; including planning and carrying out the plans. During the Clinton administration, many foreign policies have been thought of and carried out; the main focus to show our involvement with foreign policy is our relationship with Cuba.Right now, the people of Cuba live in a socialist society. For the past few years we have been trying to help out the Cuban people and start to get them ready for a free, independent, democratic way of life. President Clinton has done many things to promote foreign policy in Cuba. For example, he as made it easier for people to correspond between America and Cuba; and small amounts of money are allowed to be sent to Cuban families and independent organizations, even if you have no relation to anyone in Cuba. (Clin...

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