Translator message to the National Assembly. At the outset, only 8 weeks ago i believed that the imminent threat of war had no possible solution. So dramatic was the scenario we faced before us that i saw no other alternative than perhaps a likelihood of there not being any survival by this region that was that had no reason to be a direct target. It was very difficult with the knowledge that human beings always cling to the faintest hope. Despite all of this i made an attempt and fortunately it didnt take me long to realize that there was some hope. A very profound hope, in fact. Additionally, without the taking advantage of this opportunity, then the disaster could lead to the worst possible consequences. There would therefore be no hope for the salvation of the human species. Nevertheless, i am now sure that it will not end this way. Quite the contrary. Currently we see conditions that are developing that could lead to a situation that would have been unforeseeable until very recently. One man will have to make the unprecedented decision. The president of the United States, who surely, because of his multiple concerns, has not yet realized that although his advisers are now beginning to understand this, we can see this unfolding through very simple steps taken. Such as the tortures inflicted on geraldo that stopped. This is a situation that had not occurred in over 12 years of implacable hatred. By the efforts against both cuba and against him. Today we can state that the next step will be authorizing adrianna to visit him, or his immediate release, or maybe both. I found out from her that his spirits are higher than theyve ever been in the last 12 years of unjust and cruel imprisonment. Given that iran will not give up one bit to the demands by the United States and israel and that several of the combat Resources Available have already been mobilized and that an attack would be launched as soon as the deadline has elapsed as agreed by the Security Council on the 9th of june, 2010. Stipulating the norms and requirements established. All of mans plans have limits that cannot be exceeded. And in this critical scenario, president barack obama would issue the order of this preannounced attack following the norms of the large empire. In addition, at that same point in which the order would be issued, that is in addition, the only, and could only be, it could lead to an incalculable number of Nuclear Weapons accumulated in an absurd competition between the powers. He would be ordering the instantaneous death, not only of hundreds of millions of people, including incalculable number of inhabitants in his own country in addition to the crews of all of the ships that make up the u. S. Fleet, deployed on the seas surrounding iran. Simultaneously the conflagration would spread in the near and middle east as well as throughout euroasia. It was a coincidence that at this specific moment the president of the United States is a descendant of africans and whites, of muslims and christians. If this is achieved, then we need to be aware that, that is what were doing here. The leaders of the most powerful nations on the planet, both allies as well as adversaries with the exception of israel, would urge him not to do this. The world would then render all of the honors that he deserved. The current order, the current world order would not survive, and inevitably it would collapse. It would collapse immediately. The socalled convertible currencies would lose their value as instruments of the system that has imposed both sweat and sacrifice without limit on the peoples. New modes of distribution of resources and services, education and the direction of social processes would come to the surface peacefully. But if war were to break out, then the current social order would suddenly disappear and the price would be infinitely greater. The planets population may bury the nonrenewable resources could be preserved, Climate Change could be prevented. The useful efforts of all human beings could be ensured, the sick could be attended to. The essential body of knowledge, culture, science, that is at the service of mankind could be ensured. Children, adolescents, and the young throughout the world would not perish in a nuclear holocaust. This is what was, is desired, esteemed comrades of our National Assembly. Now i am here to respond for my comments. Im also here to respond to any questions that you may have. And im ready to listen to your opinions. Thank you very much. [applause] i am going to say this as briefly in specifically as possible, as brief and specific hernandez at the time said, and i quote, thank you, commander, for giving me the pleasure of hearing you and seeing you as large as life as ever. And now i would like to offer the floor to our representatives. Dear commander in chief, distinguished representatives, guests. Today we participate in a historic event and our National Assembly, the commander in chief representative fidel castro is seated in his place. He was always here as a shining beacon supporting us and guiding us from his sick bed as he was convalescing. Always identify himself with the people through his remarks. Addressingent here, and announcing terrible events where the fate of our country in mankind are threatened. This is not the first or third world we are speaking of. The threat is faced by our youre planet and it is only as an internationally prestigious figure who does not know lies and has no debts with anybody. Only you can do now to these thats with the certainty you know the empire never be satisfied with the reality of for anyit and is ready infamous act, including the holocaust. Comrades, in 19 1885, he said i know the monster because i live within it. In july, 1958, from the sierra muestra, a letter appeared in the headlines of the newspaper and was always in the office of the minister, hanging on her wall, that was an inspiration according to her for working until the very end. Having seen the rockets that were launched, i swear the americans will pay dearly for what they are doing when this war ends. There will be a new and longer war of greater the war i will launch against them. I realize that will be my true destiny. Currently, a ferocious blockade from the time that our revolution triumphed until the present, a genocidal policy, imperialist policy against our country that hoped to defeat us by creating hunger and disease. My question, commander, is with the u. S. Government be capable will obama be capable of committing the cruelty of giving orders to launch a nuclear war given the imminent likelihood of the collapse of the empire . And also freeing the five heroes . Not if we can persuade him. [applause] comrade. I, and the representative from guantanamo. Dear commanderinchief, pedro castro, fidel castro representatives, today we feel , profoundly pleased because our commanders health has improved as he recovers. Every day he shares his knowledge and examples to help us develop our social socialist programs and our main triumphs of the cuban political system. Commander, receive of the half on behalf of the people of cuba and guantanamo our love and admiration of being with you. The youth that see you as a guide, that are still never abandoning the ideals of our leader after celebrating the anniversary. 100th you would, all of you and your colleagues, continue to live in the hearts of the cuban people. The people remember and render tribute to you. We still maintain our expressions defending our principles, your words are manifest in our daily lives. Among our children and adults, in our urban centers, among our people, all of these ideas came from the deepest depths of your heart and continued to be disseminated through your example of dignity, brotherhood. We wish you utmost success and congratulations working for our country. We know your colleagues in the barracks, these ideals continue to remain current in your book a on strategic victory recalling the victories in the sierra muestra. It is a continuous struggle recognizing the commanders, the captains, the lieutenants, those who have participated. Their ideals, principles disseminated with transparency recognizing those who launched , efforts against the enemies. This book is a source of pride to us and we are sure everyone will be familiar with the struggles, our history, your struggles on behalf of our people. It will be passed on to the next generation. I would like to ask that we hope to receive this great gift and when will we be able to analyze this book . We would like to express our heartfelt love and appreciation. Thank you. Comrade pablo has the floor. Dear comrade, commanderinchief, commander of our armed forces and the president of the council of ministers. Esteemed representatives of the National Assembly and special guests, based on the recent information can you hear me better . Let me reiterate that as a result of recent leaks provided through wikileaks, which has a broader public in the u. S. , we have learned about the lies regarding wars. The crimes that have been committed as well as the corruption this has led to. That has become a concern within the u. S. , as well as the major financial crisis that has been manifest with many closures of businesses, bankruptcies, loss of jobs, loss of homes, of social security. And that were seeing a disappearance of the middle class. Also it threatens the american way of life. Although it is true as a u. S. Member of congress said, wars are a disaster. That the Afghan Government is corrupt and the u. S. Troops could die in greater numbers. On the other hand, an increase in number of u. S. Members of congress, although they are still a minority, but a minority that is honest about their own roles and themselves, a group of them, 52 out of 114 stated the wars in iraq and afghanistan have cost the u. S. More than 1 trillion in direct costs and more than 3 trillion in total. At one point where our National Debt according to the statement exceeds 13 trillion, we cannot allow for any more of these wars to take place. It is time for congress to reject any funding that is not focused on returning our men home. The message is that wars lead to adverse situations. If the arent there moral, ethical and Political Considerations to oppose war . In this context it would appear that war does not concern as much, that it has generated crimes, created corruption, that the economy has gone from bad to worse. That bankruptcies have taken place. Unemployment levels have increased. People have lost their homes. We see a diminishing of the middle class. And Young Americans have been lost. Would it be different if the war were successful, if it were not a disaster and that casualties were light and only in combat . That there were no corruption by any parties, that the economy were prosperous, that the middle class remains stable and found, sound . Successful, with the a justification to continue with wars . When we oppose wars, as was done from the very beginning by barbara lee from california . The u. S. Has lost these wars within their own boundaries. What they need to do is withdraw from these territories of countries that have been attacked. We forget that wars of aggression per se are crimes against people, where more civilians always die than combatants. Especially those most vulnerable. It is true that the possibilities that fidel castro in his comments of august 3 indicated the world could be free of nuclear and conventional weapons. The worst of all would be the possibility of a nuclear war, with virtually could be unavoidable. Today we remember that we think of the launching of two atomic bombs in the history of mankind. We should remember the words of president Franklin Delano roosevelt on january 6, 1941, when he gave his address to congress about the state of the union where he explained he understood that by being free from fear, free from fear which translated in global terms meant a reduction of weapons to the point and to such a specific level that no nation should have the capability of launching acts of aggression against neighboring countries. No matter where on the planet. The americans should read more their history. To be more aware of the recommendations made by their own past leaders. We need to avoid wars. That is only possible through total disarmament. We need to conquer wars and that can only be done by practicing peace. If this does not happen, we will not be standing on the hill to be able to see the new dawn of mankind. Thank you very much. [applause] thank you. Before i offer the floor to other representatives who asked to speak can you hear me . I am going to offer the floor to the rest to have asked to speak. Lets try to be as concise as possible. I think i gave an example of how this could be done. I just wanted to say let me clarify. Obama would not issue the order if we persuade him. That effort to persuade the president of the United States is something we are hoping to serve as a contribution to that persuasive effort. Today, for example, we are doing something that is never done. We are broadcasting this Assembly Meeting through cubavision. We are broadcasting this event through all of our media. Its not just the cuban media. We have invited the most renowned journalists, tv journalists from venezuela. We have walter. They are broadcasting this event simultaneously. [applause] mario is also here. He is also broadcasting this live through venezuelan television. We have alesa, who is broadcasting live the proceedings here. The first half hour was even being broadcast by cnn. The major news networks, the ones who want to listen to this are broadcasting this. I can give you a quick calculation. I would say if we were to this broadcast would probably cost 100 million a minute if we had to pay for it. We are aware of that. We could continue speaking here so we can ensure that our words will have these repercussions, these impacts. [applause] kan yachlt serrano has the floor. Commander in chief, one thing i dont want to lose sight of as wed like to first of all wish you a happy birthday. We know that you continue to be younger and younger and all of our young people are supporting you and that our we are their heart and soul, supporting you in this struggle. You asked if we had questions. I did want to ask one. Commander, based on the experience, the flow of exchange from group that come from the United States that show solidarity with cuba, we would like to say that we agree that within that society there are significant human values. We believe that this is one of the reasons why we agree with your comments, this message that you have conveyed, that this is the time for persuasion and president obama should hear us. In u. S. Society, commander, we continue to hear people from different political and ideological groups, and they all agree ultimately, although they express themselves differently, but they agree that there needs to be a new perspective visavis the rest of the world. Today you said that even president obama, he has in his own makeup as a citizen, he represents two different cultures. Dont you think that this is the time where we need to intensify the dialogue between civilizations, delve further into this and therefore find solutions for many of the challenges that the world is facing today . Thank you, commander. Let me just re respond by saying we have very little time for dialogue, although i consider them to be indispensable. But they need to be brief, without wasting a moment. I tried to explain in my message that everybody should work in that direction. I have no doubt that the chinese are also moving in that direction. Because they are very aware about the Current International situation. I have no doubt that the russians are also moving in that direction. I see it. I perceive it. I feel it. And so im talking about two major powers. In addition, in the case of the ussr, they are currently facing a major disaster as a result of Climate Change. The same thing we stated when we addressed the documentary home produced by the french filmmaker, where he worked with everybodys cooperation. We have another example that real disaster, in fact, i have more detailed information here looking at, we have now temperatures of 40 degrees centigrade in that country. They are suffering the consequences of this. This is seen worldwide. If the world could, and we need to make sure that the world moves forward. And we have made some progress along these lines. And that is our duty. Its not something that should be praising us for this, this is our responsibility. We need to move forward. And that is what we are trying to do. The dialogue between civilizations is wonderful, but thats a dialogue over four years. But were talking about a dialogue that is must be addressed in just a few weeks. At least thats my opinion. And its not going to be done right away, and its not just these problems that need to be addressed with this new scenario. The number of problems are infinite, but i hope that the most outstanding, most intelligent human beings do what they can, and at least make those first steps a reality and not grope in the dark. Otherwise, what is going to happen . Because do we see the end of the empire . The empire that has sustained through the use of force and wars . And wars are no longer instruments for sustaining the empire. They would have to, the advantage with obama is hes not a nixon. That country has had president s, many of them were cynical. Others were ignorant. Reagan was a total ignoramus. Roosevelt and the two atom bombs would not have been launched over hiroshima and nagasaki. They would not have been dropped. It was done by truman. Truman who is ignorant and irresponsible. There was no need to drop these bombs. The japanese were already defeat ed. The emperor already made a decision to put an end to that war before Nuclear Weapons were dropped. One was dropped, then a second one. Do you know the power that Nuclear Weapons possess, that are accumulated worldwide . For example, just comparing the destructive capacity of those first two bombs and those that are today stockpiled by mankind and the two most powerful nations, the u. S. And russia, the explosive power of the weapons accumulated worldwide are equivalent to 450,000 times greater power than the two weapons that destroyed hiroshima and nagasaki. It may appear it doesnt seem very meager. It is so destructive. Whats left after that destructive power . Nothing. Thank you. Comrade yolanda gome