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Reconciliation is an exciting and timely book, with up-to-the minute facts and data relating to major economic and legal issues that will affect every American. The results of thousands of hours of discussions and research both in the U.S. and Cuba are listed in clear, easily readable form. Many of the topics covered are unfamiliar to most Americans, as they were hidden or distorted for decades via deliberate deception by special interests. Oil & gas, medical, travel, gen-tech and other opportunities in Cuba are about to explode–as many of its internal and external controls on travel and trade are finally starting to unravel. This volume covers timely and practical topics relating to compelling reasons for the expected end of the Embargo, such as:Cuba’s recent massive oil finds (20 billion barrels) could almost equal U.S. oil reserves, as well as provide clean-burning natural gas. The U.S. can either jump on this bonanza—or watch in frustration as other major countries lock up oil, gas, oil drilling and services contracts expected to total over $1.5 Trillion.U.S. Agricultural exports get a shot in the arm. Cubans have a taste for U.S. foodstuffs—even with the embargo, they imported over $500 million of them. With free trade (and increasing tourism), this will explode—a shot of good news for American farmers hit hard by the recession.Jobs for America—tens of thousands of them! The number one question in the U.S. in 2010/2011 is “Where are the jobs?” Over 100,000 can come from America’s neighbor, in NEW and profitable businesses (instead of Government’s “Robbing Peter to Pay Paul”).Increase U.S. GDP at a time of stagnation. The U.S. Government has been trying (with underwhelming success) to pump up GDP with boatfuls of loaned money. Cuba represents much-needed good news for the economy—without questionable boosts from bureaucracy.Stop making countries do “workarounds” for U.S. products. The Embargo forced Cubans to create alternatives to U.S. goods and business processes—with Latin America watching. They are now (with petrodollars) getting ready to buy substitutes—from Asia and the EU (the worst type of anti-marketing for American business).Stop winning the Superpower Unpopularity Contest. The hypocritical history and draconian details of the Embargo are well known—outside the U.S.! This leads to the spectacle of the entire world condemning America in the UN and elsewhere—again, and again. But the U.S. can clean up its act at bargain rates, and make a profit.Improve relations with Cuba’s friends. Cuba has over 38,000 healthcare professionals as goodwill ambassadors in 88 nations. The U.S. can leverage these valuable relationships if it has Cuba as a partner rather than an adversary.Reduce the costs and corruption for buying U.S. votes. There is a long history of special interest groups buying votes in Congress–with money they received from the Government. Funds for “developing freedom” have been funneled to politicians, special interest groups, even propaganda radio and television heard and seen almost exclusively in the US, leading to a festering atmosphere of corruption. Ending the Embargo is like passing Sunshine Laws—democracy is safest when its citizens have visibility.End the Embargo Embarrassment. Lobbyists argue that ending the Embargo would reduce America’s image as a strong leader. But the ultimate embarrassment is to march in front…and then look back to see no one (!) following. Real leaders listen, as the U.S. is starting to realize. In a world of rogue states and increasingly organized terrorists and criminals, America needs real partners for its global defense and security.Reconciliation is an indispensable reading for anybody interested in the future of the U.S. economy, democracy, and its role in the world.