Wayne R. Boyer wrote:

> For a bit of history - why is there a US base in Cuba?  What 
> does Fidel think
> of that? What does your average Cuban think of that?   
> Perhaps Mr. Powell
> could help with that in respect to "empire building".   
> Perhaps Mr. Powell
> needs a history book or two to add to his library?
> 
> Wayne

Simplistic answer:  No, Powell was a Geology graduate!  
Why would he want a History book?  ;^)

Complex answer:  My guess is that Colin Powell was and is
well versed on the strategic and legal implications of the 
U.S. Base in Cuba.  One doesn't go through a U.S. Army career
pipeline and make General without going through the Army War
and Staff Colleges where exactly this item is discussed.

Tracy Johnson

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