Ladies and Gentlemen, Please remain silent during the lift. You may applaud the athletes as they approach the lifting stage and also after each lift. Thank you.

女士们先生们，请在运动员试举过程中保持安静，请在运动员每次试举结束之后再给予运动员以掌声鼓励。谢谢。

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The New York Democrat said the embargo gives Cuba's rulers a scapegoat for their mistakes and lifting it will boost the U.S.standing on the world stage.

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