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We are at Miami International Airport awaiting clearance to take off. We first have to clear our departure with the U.S. government, and with the Havana tower: you don't want any mistakes involving aircraft approaching Cuban airspace. President Bush has called a news conference for 11:15 a.m., and so we may see a modern-era television first: anchoring a Presidential news conference from Cuba... scene of the gathering of most of our nation's enemies over the next few days. Communications from there are both shaky and monitored, so future posts may be sparse and terse. We'll see you tonight from Havana.
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Setting the scene in Cuba
Bring back the old CIA.
They could cater this gathering of "most of our nation's enemies" by serving bagged-spinach salad.
(Sent Sep 15, 2006 2:18:02 PM)
Brian, Please be safe while traveling. I don't think I trust many of them folks you are going to check out. Looking forward to the news tonight.
(Sent Sep 15, 2006 2:13:45 PM)
Brian - have a safe trip. Heard you this morning on Imus - as always, you win on points.
Joan Chapman
Joan Chapman, Cheshire CT. (Sent Sep 15, 2006 10:41:45 AM)
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