So, she applauded the Obama administration's abrupt end to the longstanding policy, known as "wet foot, dry foot." The "wet foot, dry foot" policy, in place for more than two decades, had applied solely to Cubans. Hide Caption 7 of 19 Photos: President Obama visits Cuba Obama meets with Castro in Havana on March 21. Hide Caption 17 of 19 Photos: President Obama visits Cuba Obama waves shortly after arriving at Jose Marti International Airport. Music producer Armando Flores, a second-generation Cuban, said the "wet foot, dry foot" policy was "an escape valve" for Cubans under the Castro regime.

Source: CNN January 13, 2017 06:33 UTC