"They ( Cuba) are as capable as any other nation to seek out help and place programs in place to take care of their people."

Um Bill, remember Helms-Burton:

"International Sanctions against the Castro Government. Economic embargo, any non-US company that deals economically with Cuba can be subjected to legal action and that company's leadership can be barred from entry into the United States. Sanctions may be applied to non-U.S. companies trading with Cuba. This means that internationally operating companies have to choose between Cuba and the US, which is a much larger market."

I believe there was also a bill (possibly the same) that would also require the United States to reduce its contribution to the World Bank or other international financial institutions if they provide aid to Cuba.