My interview with Elian lasted about an hour and a half. Elian speaks only Spanish. I had my driver and friend Yuniel with me to serve as translator. The entire interview was too long to include in this blog posting so I have edited it to get the main points across. Keep in mind that this story is Elian’s and Elian’s alone. This interview in no way reflects my opinions. When he granted me the interview, I assured him that it was for the purpose of telling his story. I will forever be grateful for this fascinating encounter. Although there was a significant language barrier, I could tell from this young man’s body language that he was sincere. Upon returning…
