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>> the elian case was a very important national unifying factor. there was a moment in the long history of confrontation between cuba and the u.s. as the millennium approached, both leaders were scanning the horizon looking for something to rally their tired supporters.

And a new culture built around customer service. it all adds up to our most reliable network ever. one that keeps you connected to what matters most. >> the elian case was a very important national unifying factor. there was a moment in the long history of confrontation between cuba and the u.s. >> as the millennium approached,

Up in the united states, but there may be other considerations there. >> cuban officials promising twice as many protesters today as this country units around a powerful symbol of a 6-year-old boy. >> the elian case was a very important national unifying thing. there was a moment in the long history of confrontation between cuba and the u.s. >> the up rising that brought fidel castro to power in 1959 over through a brutal dictatorship closely allied with the united states. the revolutionary prom...

>> nbc news in-depth the struggle over a little boy. >> even his new puppy came from a member of congress. >> on sunday castro demanded the u.s. return the boy within 72 hours. >> no one has the right to steal the boy from his father. >> the white house doesnt want this to become a big international incident. >> america has determined enemies who hate our values. >> weve just begun to fight. >> of course i would rather grow up in the united states, but there may be other considerations there. >>...

If it found that these two little florida boys are in cuba, and you have experienced 13 years ago with the elian gonzalez case, a famous case, obviously this is the reverse, if it is found that these two little boys are in cuba, do you think it will be difficult to get them back? >> well, i wouldnt call it a reverse of the elian case. its quite different. and here in the united states, we have a system that works with checks and balances. the elian case went through the court. you cant compare t...