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Quote by Rafael Palmeiro

“I would love to go back and help rebuild that country and help - you know, kind of like what's going on with Iraq right now. You know, they've got a new government in place. They're trying to rebuild the country. I would love for that to happen in Cuba also”

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Rafael Palmeiro

Rafael Palmeiro (born September 24, 1964) is a Cuban-American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and Baltimore Orioles. He is one of only five players in MLB history to achieve both 3,000 hits and 500 home runs, finishing his career with 569 home runs and 3,020 hits. Palmeiro was a four-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger Award winner. However, his legacy is marred by a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs in 2005, which led to a suspension and controversy over his achievements. more

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