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This is an archive article published on February 28, 2007
Castro says he feels stronger
Cuban leader Fidel Castro, in his first live comments since falling ill more than six months ago, declared that he feels 8220;more energetic, stronger8221; and said his country is running smoothly without him at the helm.
Cuban leader Fidel Castro, in his first live comments since falling ill more than six months ago, declared that he feels 8220;more energetic, stronger8221; and said his country is running smoothly without him at the helm.
Calling in to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez8217;s radio talk show, Castro said, 8220;I feel good and I8217;m happy.8221; During the live broadcast, he said: 8220;I can8217;t promise that I8217;ll go over there soon, but, yes, I8217;m gaining ground. I feel more energetic, stronger.8221;
Castro thanked Chavez for spreading news about his health and complained that his supporters have 8220;the habit, the vice of getting news daily.8221;
He asked for patience as he recuperates, saying 8220;the country is marching along, which is what is important. And I ask for tranquility also for me so that I can fulfill my new tasks.8221;
The conversation was not aired live in Cuba but, shortly afterward, Cuban state television broke into the regular nightly
news programme to broadcast the exchange.
8220;You don8217;t know how happy we are to hear your voice and know that you8217;re well,8221; Chavez said with obvious surprise in his voice at the unexpected call.
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