WHAT ARE WE GETTING FOR IT? – AT 11:40 A.M. ET:   The secretary of state has taken Cuba off the terror-supporting list, opening the way for full diplomatic relations.  From Fox:

The U.S. has taken Cuba off its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Secretary of State John Kerry has signed an order removing Cuba from the U.S. terrorism blacklist as part of the process of normalizing relations between the Cold War foes.

Kerry acted 45 days after the Obama administration informed Congress of its intent to do so. Lawmakers had that much time to weigh in and try to block the move, but did not do so.

The step comes as officials from the countries continue to hash out details of restoring full diplomatic relations, including opening embassies in Washington and Havana and returning ambassadors to the two countries. Friday's removal of Cuba from the terrorism list had been a key Cuban demand.

COMMENT:  Precisely what are getting for this?  We have apparently not made a single demand that Cuba improve its human-rights situation, another proof that the left has lost its interest in democracy and freedom.  (The left is into "equality" and "diversity.")

Yes, some American companies are eager to do business in Cuba.  But recognition by the United States is a major international prize.  We could have demanded much more from the Cuban government, but that is not Obama's way. 

May 29, 2015