President Obama says the embargo set on Cuba more than 50 years ago is outdated and it's time to start normalising relations with the communist island nation.
The US leader spoke at the same time his Cuban counterpart addressed his nation welcoming back three Cuban prisoners who were exchanged for US contractor Alan Gross.
Cuba's President Raul Castro said his government is ready to make changes that will ease tensions with the United States.
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Cuba's President Raul Castro welcomed the results of the prisoner swap with the United States
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