and that ‘as of now there is no real understanding as to what changes the Cuban government is prepared to make.’” [Politico, 12/17/14] U.S. Chamber Of Commerce On New Cuba Policy: “The U.S. Business Community Welcomes Today’s Announcement, And Has Long Supported Many Of The Economic Provisions The President Touched On In His Remarks.” “The Chamber’s support of the Obama administration’s actions also was evidence of fissures within the GOP over Cuba. ‘The U.S. business community welcomes today’s announcement, and has long supported many of the economic provisions the president touched on in his remarks,’ Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue said in a statement. ‘We deeply believe that an open dialogue and commercial exchange between the U.S. and Cuban private sectors will bring shared benefits, and the steps announced today will go a long way in allowing opportunities for free enterprise to flourish.’” [Politico, 12/17/14] Rep Mark Sanford: "I Am Encouraged By The President’s Move Today To Ease Restrictions For Americans Wanting To Travel To Cuba..." [@frankthorpNBC, Twitter, 12/17/14]