"We're convinced that the Cuban government, and President Raul Castro said this also, that everything is on the table, discussion,dialogue,no precondition.,"

VOA: standard.2009.04.07

Peter DeShazo says regardless of whether Fidel or Raul Castro has the greater influence in Cuban affairs, one thing is certain.

VOA: standard.2010.07.13

They say increased revenue from tourism and trade only would strengthen the government of President Raul Castro.

VOA: standard.2009.05.06

He believes Raul Castro recognizes the political costs of keeping dissenters in jail.

VOA: standard.2010.07.13

DeShazo says Fidel Castro's TV appearance could be a "trade off," or compromise, with his brother, current President Raul Castro, to appease different factions within the Cuban regime.

VOA: standard.2010.07.13

One day after Cuban President Raul Castro called for open dialogue with the United States, Mr.Obama had this to say: "The United States seeks a new beginning with Cuba.

VOA: standard.2009.04.17

During last year's presidential campaign, Barack Obama expressed a willingness to meet leaders of nations with which the United States has no official diplomatic relations, including Cuban President Raul Castro.

VOA: standard.2009.04.15