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Dominican parliament wishes Fidel
a speedy recovery
SANTO DOMINGO.— The Chamber of Deputies of the
Dominican Congress has passed a resolution
congratulating Cuban President Fidel Castro for his
80th birthday and wishing him a rapid return to good
health.
The
motion was presented by Deputy Cristian Paredes,
leader of the opposition – the Dominican
Revolutionary Party (PRD) – and seconded by Manuel
Jiménez, president of the Commission for Friendship
with Cuba and also a representative of the ruling
Dominican Liberation Party.
Passed by 101 of the 178 members of the Chamber, the
motion was also supported by Deputy Ramón Rogelio
Genao, leader of the Christian Social Reformist
Party (PRSC), together with members of other parties
with parliamentary representation.
According to them, the resolution acknowledges that
“Dr. Fidel Castro has dedicated the best years of
his life to improving the lives of the Cuban
people.”
It
also highlights his stature as a world leader and
his constant solidarity with the Dominican people.
Prior to that, the Chamber of Deputies of the
National Congress resolved to “congratulate Dr.
Fidel Castro for his 80th birthday” on August 13,
which was celebrated last December 2. (PL)
Translated by Granma International |
