-Caveat Lector- http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2000/12/21/155443.sht ml Castro Regime Pitches a Fit Over HUD Nominee Martinez CNSNews.com Friday, Dec. 22, 2000 The Castro dictatorship is furious about President-elect Bush's nomination of Mel Martinez for secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The official Cuban "news" agency Prensa Latina said that Martinez's nomination was a "payback" for "the help [Bush] received from Cuban Americans in Florida, who helped him defeat his Democratic rival, Albert Gore." Prensa Latina described Martinez as "a rabidly anti-Cuban Republican" and "an unconditional ally of the Bush family" who is "one of the political hacks in Florida's Cuban communities." The Cuban "news" agency claimed Bush "stole the election, an act of fraud that bore the fingerprints of the extreme right of Florida's Cuban community." Martinez's nomination, according to Prensa Latina, settles "Bush's debt of gratitude toward [Florida Cubans], the only Hispanics who voted in bloc against Gore because the Democratic administration authorized the return to Cuba of the kidnapped boy Elian Gonzalez." Martinez had demanded that the Clinton administration allow the boy to remain free in the United States. Martinez arrived in the United States at the age of 15 as a Cuban exile and lived in foster homes before being reunited with his family. He is chairman of the Orange County, Fla., Board of Commissioners. He also served in top positions with the Orlando Utilities Commission and the Orlando Housing Authority. Bush said Martinez is a "perfect pick" to run HUD. Martinez said the nomination fulfills his American dream. Martinez vowed to work hard to make sure all Americans have "affordable housing." Home Builders Pleased While Martinez's nomination infuriated Cuba, it pleases the National Association of Home Builders. NAHB President Robert Mitchell said Thursday, "Given his experience in dealing with growth management issues and his inclusive approach to identifying sound smart growth policies, Mel Martinez is well suited to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development." Mitchell said the appointment sent a clear message that Bush "is committed to pursuing a housing policy that will promote affordable homeownership and rental opportunities for all Americans." Martinez still must be confirmed by the Senate. -- In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. - George Orwell <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
