Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 8:16 a.m. EST
McCain Wins Backing of Cuban-American Reps.






Republican Sen. John McCain picked up the support of three Cuban-American lawmakers whose backing in his presidential bid will carry sway in the swing state of Florida.

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, all Republicans from Florida, said they will support the Arizona Senator should he officially decide to seek the presidency.

"Senator McCain is a strong supporter of the U.S. embargo on Cuba and understands that the Cuban people have been living under tyranny for far too long," Ros-Lehtinen said. "John has been working with us to help bring freedom and democracy to the enslaved island."
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