[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 144 (Thursday, October 23, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11022]
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                           LET LIVAN BE SEEN

  Mr. MACK. Mr. President, tonight millions of Americans will settle 
into their easy chairs to watch game 5 of the World Series. They will 
see 22-year-old Cuban-born pitching sensation Livan Hernandez take the 
mound in his second World Series start for the Florida Marlins.
  And for the first time in this Series, the people of Cuba may have 
the opportunity to join the millions around the world to cheer Livan. 
Thanks to the graciousness of Major League Baseball and interim 
Commissioner Bud Selig--Radio and TV Marti will broadcast tonight's 
game to the people of Cuba.
  Now it is up to Fidel Castro to allow his people to watch their hero 
pitch. Cuba has consistently jammed Marti's broadcast signal. But 
tonight should be different. Tonight should be special because it is 
Livan's night.
  Mr. Castro, I have a message for you from the American people and 
baseball fans everywhere: Stop the jamming. Let Livan be seen in Cuba.
  For the good of your people and for the good of the game we all love 
so dearly, please, let Livan be seen.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama.

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