EXECUTIVE STATEMENT

I. The objective of the Miami Dade County Cuban America Club is to organize Miami's Cuban American Democrats and their allies in support of the Democratic Party, its elected officials and candidates. Support for the party will be done through organized political action including, raising of funds, election campaigning, voter registration drives, Election Day logistical support, letter writing and other organized political activities.

II. The Miami Dade County Cuban American Democratic Club will also serve as a forum to discuss issues and promote Democratic party policy on issues of specific concern to the Cuban American community including US- Cuban relations. The Club will also be responsible for recruiting and preparing members to run for elected office and leadership roles within the Democratic Party.

IMMIGRATION

1. The US Democratically led Congress must pass legislation legalizing the status of the over 12 million undocumented immigrants in this country. A fair path to citizenship or invited worker status must be established. These requirements should not require the individual to leave the country or pay excessive fines

2. To insure the orderly immigration of Cubans to the United States both the US Interest Section in Havana and the Cuban government need to expedite the processing of the allotted 20,000 annual immigration visas.

UNITED STATES LATIN AMERICAN CARIBBEAN FOREIGN POLICY

The United States should continue to take an important leadership position in promoting democracy and free elections for the nations of the Western Hemisphere. American government agencies together with private enterprises need to continue to invest resources to further the economic development of the Americas and the Caribbean basin. US policy in the region should include negotiations for "fair" trade agreements and support for regional organizations such as the Organization of American States and Caricom.

MEDICAL SYSTEM AND FINANCIAL REFORM

We fully support the first steps being taken towards national health care reform. We support increased regulation of the financial system to prevent the mismanagement that produced the economic collapse of 2008 that occurred alongside million dollar executive bonuses at these same corporations.

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel burning electrical plants, motor vehicles, deforestation and other human activity are increasing the world's green house gases. Both the State of Florida and the responsible Federal agencies must formulate policy to help.

III. UNITED STATES - CUBAN RELATIONS

1. Under the difficult times that our country of origin is suffering and the increase in repression we the Cuban American Democrats of Miami Dade county support all individuals and organizations in Cuba who seek a peaceful transition towards a democratic society with free multi party elections, the establishment of the rule of law and the respect of an individuals human rights.

2. Firmly believe that family visits by Cuban American citizens and Cuban born US residents is an important part of building bridges and opening doors between the Cuban immigrant population in the United States and the people of the island. Furthermore, we reiterate that the Cuban government does not allow its citizens to enter or exit the country without a permit, and repeal the migratory category of final exit established in Cuba. It is imperative that both governments minimize the negative effects of the conflict on their populations for humanitarian reasons.

3. We encourage principled travel to Cuba by American academics, artists' journalists and charitable organizations in "people to people" exchanges. These types of contacts foster the creation of independent civil society and the understandings between countries. To insure the legitimate goals of such trips a licensing procedure should be established.

MIAMI

1. There is a change in public opinion and in the mass media today in Miami. The monopoly over radio and opinion held by the traditional views of US- Cuban Relations are giving away. Progressive exile leaders, together with Mariel exodus generation leaders, recently arrived Cuban immigrants and the US born generations are increasing their role in the public arena. Thus we encourage diversity of opinion and a greater respect for freedom of expression in Miami.

2. Past Corruption scandals in Miami Dade have been a national embarrassment. Greater resources should be provided to law enforcement agencies investigating public corruption as well as Florida state attorneys responsible for prosecuting those charged with violating the public trust. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigations should also be invited to conduct independent investigations in the county when conflicts of interest arise. The Democratic Party must also be responsible for nominating candidates beyond reproach. The party needs to make public ethics education mandatory for nominated candidates.