DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 29 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after the U.S. State Department removed Cuba from the state-sponsored terrorist list.

“I am glad to hear that the State Department has removed Cuba from their list of state-sponsored terrorists.  This is a major step forward in rebuilding our relationship with Cuba. I applaud President Barack Obama for moving aggressively to develop normal diplomatic relations with Cuba and I look forward to our countries building a strong friendship.”