The relationship between the United States and Cuba is long, complex, and largely conflictive. The formation and evolution of both countries, along with their geographical proximity, determine the intensity and pervasiveness of their interaction. The national projects that serve as the axis of their histories condition the fundamental nature of this relationship. The Cuban revolution of 1959 was a major turning point in their history, leading to decades of open conflict, driven primarily by U.S. policy towards the island nation....
David E. Bonior was elected to the 10th Congressional District of Michigan in 1976. From 1991-2002, Congressman Bonior was the Democratic Whip, the second in command in the House Democratic Leadership. In September of 2002, Congressman Bonior led the last congressional delegation to Iraq to assess the humanitarian situation and encourage both the Iraqi and the U.S. administrations to give the return of the weapons inspectors a chance.
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