September 18, 2008 The New York Academy of Sciences presents The 2008 Heinz R. Pagels Human Rights of Scientists Award to Dr. Biscet in Recognition of His Long History of Leadership in Promoting Human Rights, Civil Society and a Peaceful Transition to Democracy. May 21, 2008 President Bush Discusses Cuba, Marks Day of Solidarity December 12, 2007 Award of the International Human Rights Prize "Dr. Rainer Hildebrandt Medal" to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet Gonzalez, Cuban physician, imprisoned since 2003, for his work for democracy and freedom. October 2007 Dr. Biscet's message to the Department of State-USA read more
Read a Message Sent from Prison Written on a Handkerchief by Dr. Biscet:
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 “I am of the opinion that as long as a Castro-communist dictatorship exists in Cuba, we, Cubans, will not be able to live in freedom and democracy and that the violations of human rights will continue. I ask the democratic governments of the world and the individuals who love justice and freedom to support the Cuban people and not the government of the island which usurped power, betrayed the people, by sullying them. The conquest of liberty for Cuba is the present priority and will require a struggle that is detailed in its organization and persevering. My steps are headed towards the conquest of that priority. Hear, oh God, my cry, listen to my prayer fulfilling my vows day by day. Free me and free the Cuban people.”
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