    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
    [July 10, 2006]
    [Page 1360]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on a Report of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba
    July 10, 2006

        Today I approved the second report of the Commission for Assistance
    to a Free Cuba. I also approved a Compact with the People of Cuba, which
    outlines how the United States will support the Cuban people as they
    transition from the repressive control of the Castro regime to freedom and a genuine democracy. The report
    demonstrates that we are actively working for change in Cuba, not simply
    waiting for change. I call on all our democratic friends and allies
    around the world to join us in supporting freedom for the Cuban people.
    I applaud the work of the Commission, cochaired by Secretary Rice and Secretary Gutierrez.

    Note: The statement referred to President Fidel Castro Ruz of Cuba. The
    Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language
    transcript of this statement.