Continuing coverage: President Obama announces changes to Cuba policy

Students celebrate the announcement of normalization of relations between the US and Cuba in Havana, Cuba.

Alan Gross waves goodbye after he speaks to the press at Gilbert LLP law firm after being released from a Cuban prison.

Alan Gross waves to the press after he speaks at Gilbert LLP law firm after being released from a Cuban prison.

Alan Gross speaks to the press at Gilbert LLP law firm after being released from a Cuban prison.

Miguel Savaadra outside the Versailles Cuban restaurant in Miami.

Osvaldo Hernadez, Miguel Saavedra and Carlos Munoz Fontanillehas (L-R) react to the news, outside the Little Havana restaurant Versailles, that Alan Gross was released from a Cuban prison on December 17, 2014 in Miami, United States. Alan Gross, the American contractor had spent five years in Cuban jail and reports indicate he is on his way back to the United States.

Demonstrators argue outside Versailles Restaurant in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood after President Barack Obama announced new policy changes regarding Cuba.

Students celebrate the announcement of normalization of relations between the US and Cuba in Havana, Cuba.

Protesters at Versailles Restaurant in Miami decry the exchange of convicted Cuban spies for Alan Gross, who has been held by the Cuban government.

Rev. Dr. Clark Lobenstine, Executive Director of the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington(IFC) speaks on behalf of imprisoned US citizen Alan Gross, who has been held in a Cuban prison for 4 years, during a rally in Lafayette Park across the street from the White House, in Washington, DC. Cuba has freed Alan Gross -- a US contractor jailed on the communist-ruled island since 2009 -- on humanitarian grounds at the request of the United States, a US official said on December 16, 2014.

Judy Gross (L), wife of U.S. citizen Alan Gross who is currently being held in a Cuban prison, speaks during a rally at the Lafayette Park outside the White House December 3, 2013 in Washington, DC. Supporters and community leaders gathered at the rally to mark the 4th anniversary of the detention of Alan Gross and called on the U.S. and Cuban governments to negotiate for his immediate release and return home.

Students celebrate the announcement of normalization of relations between the US and Cuba in Havana, Cuba.

Supporters of imprisoned US citizen Alan Gross, who has been held in a Cuban prison for 4 years, during a rally in Lafayette Park across the street from the White House, in Washington, DC. Cuba has freed Alan Gross -- a US contractor jailed on the communist-ruled island since 2009 -- on humanitarian grounds at the request of the United States, a US official said December 17, 2014. ABC News, which first reported the release, said Gross, 69, was on his way home.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (C) applauds after watching elders dance during a visit to the 18th century Belen convent in Old Havana, March 29, 2011. Carter said on Tuesday he has spoken with Cuban officials about jailed U.S. contractor Alan Gross, but that he was not in Cuba to seek his release in a case that has stalled improvement in U.S.-Cuba relations.

Yasel Benetiz, speaks his mind about the United States policy shift concerning Cuba outside Versailles Restaurant in Miami's Little Havana Neighborhood.

Leandro Seoane, from Miami, argues with anti-Obama protestors outside Versailles Restaurant.

Cuban students march in a street of Havana, Cuba, after Washington released three Cuban spies -- heroes in Cuba-- who had been in a US prison since 2001. The United States and Cuba brought their bitter Cold War stand-off towards a historic close Wednesday, agreeing to revive diplomatic ties and to ease a five-decade US trade embargo.

Marlene Alejandre Triana, daughter of Brothers to the Rescue member Armando Alejandre Jr., speaking at a press conference in Miami on Dec. 17, 2014.

Alan Gross speaks to the press at Gilbert LLP law firm after being released from a Cuban prison.

People in the Foreign Ministry building in Havana, Cuba, watch a street celebration after a softening of relations between Cuba and the US was announced.

Alan Gross, recently released by Cuban authorities, departs after concluding his remarks at a press conference at his lawyer's office shortly after arriving in the United States December 17, 2014 in Washington, DC. Following months of Cuban and American negotiations to secure Gross's release, the two nations also agreed to normalize relations after more than 50 years of tension.

Cuban students march in a street of Havana, Cuba, after Washington released three Cuban spies -- heroes in Cuba-- who had been in a US prison since 2001.

Religious groups and familiy members hold a vigil outside the Cuban interests Section in Washington, D.C., November 14, 2011, in support of Alan Gross, the U.S. contractor who has been imprisoned in Cuba for two years.

Students celebrate the announcement of normalization of relations between the US and Cuba in Havana, Cuba.

Leandro Seoane, right, from Miami, argues with anti-Obama protestors outside Versailles Restaurant in Miami's Little Havana Neighborhood.

Supporters rally on behalf of imprisoned US citizen Alan Gross, calling for US President Barack Obama to help free Gross, who has been in a Cuban prison for 4 years, during a rally in Lafayette Park December 3, 2013, across the street from the White House, in Washington, DC. Cuba has freed Alan Gross -- a US contractor jailed on the communist-ruled island since 2009 -- on humanitarian grounds at the request of the United States, a US official said on December 16, 2014.

Jorge Acosta, center, argues his point outside Versailles Restaurant in Miami's Little Havana Neighborhood. Acosta thinks today's United States policy change will bring more pain and suffering to the Cuban people.

Alan Gross -with his wife, Judy, standing next to him- speaks to the press at Gilbert LLP law firm after being released from a Cuban prison.

Students celebrate the announcement of normalization of relations between the US and Cuba in Havana, Cuba.

Alan Gross waves goodbye after he speaks to the press at Gilbert LLP law firm after being released from a Cuban prison.

Alan Gross waves to the press after he speaks at Gilbert LLP law firm after being released from a Cuban prison.

Alan Gross speaks to the press at Gilbert LLP law firm after being released from a Cuban prison.

Miguel Savaadra outside the Versailles Cuban restaurant in Miami.

Osvaldo Hernadez, Miguel Saavedra and Carlos Munoz Fontanillehas (L-R) react to the news, outside the Little Havana restaurant Versailles, that Alan Gross was released from a Cuban prison on December 17, 2014 in Miami, United States. Alan Gross, the American contractor had spent five years in Cuban jail and reports indicate he is on his way back to the United States.

Demonstrators argue outside Versailles Restaurant in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood after President Barack Obama announced new policy changes regarding Cuba.

Students celebrate the announcement of normalization of relations between the US and Cuba in Havana, Cuba.

Protesters at Versailles Restaurant in Miami decry the exchange of convicted Cuban spies for Alan Gross, who has been held by the Cuban government.

Rev. Dr. Clark Lobenstine, Executive Director of the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington(IFC) speaks on behalf of imprisoned US citizen Alan Gross, who has been held in a Cuban prison for 4 years, during a rally in Lafayette Park across the street from the White House, in Washington, DC. Cuba has freed Alan Gross -- a US contractor jailed on the communist-ruled island since 2009 -- on humanitarian grounds at the request of the United States, a US official said on December 16, 2014.

Judy Gross (L), wife of U.S. citizen Alan Gross who is currently being held in a Cuban prison, speaks during a rally at the Lafayette Park outside the White House December 3, 2013 in Washington, DC. Supporters and community leaders gathered at the rally to mark the 4th anniversary of the detention of Alan Gross and called on the U.S. and Cuban governments to negotiate for his immediate release and return home.

Students celebrate the announcement of normalization of relations between the US and Cuba in Havana, Cuba.

Supporters of imprisoned US citizen Alan Gross, who has been held in a Cuban prison for 4 years, during a rally in Lafayette Park across the street from the White House, in Washington, DC. Cuba has freed Alan Gross -- a US contractor jailed on the communist-ruled island since 2009 -- on humanitarian grounds at the request of the United States, a US official said December 17, 2014. ABC News, which first reported the release, said Gross, 69, was on his way home.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (C) applauds after watching elders dance during a visit to the 18th century Belen convent in Old Havana, March 29, 2011. Carter said on Tuesday he has spoken with Cuban officials about jailed U.S. contractor Alan Gross, but that he was not in Cuba to seek his release in a case that has stalled improvement in U.S.-Cuba relations.

Yasel Benetiz, speaks his mind about the United States policy shift concerning Cuba outside Versailles Restaurant in Miami's Little Havana Neighborhood.

Leandro Seoane, from Miami, argues with anti-Obama protestors outside Versailles Restaurant.

Cuban students march in a street of Havana, Cuba, after Washington released three Cuban spies -- heroes in Cuba-- who had been in a US prison since 2001. The United States and Cuba brought their bitter Cold War stand-off towards a historic close Wednesday, agreeing to revive diplomatic ties and to ease a five-decade US trade embargo.

Marlene Alejandre Triana, daughter of Brothers to the Rescue member Armando Alejandre Jr., speaking at a press conference in Miami on Dec. 17, 2014.

Alan Gross speaks to the press at Gilbert LLP law firm after being released from a Cuban prison.

People in the Foreign Ministry building in Havana, Cuba, watch a street celebration after a softening of relations between Cuba and the US was announced.

Alan Gross, recently released by Cuban authorities, departs after concluding his remarks at a press conference at his lawyer's office shortly after arriving in the United States December 17, 2014 in Washington, DC. Following months of Cuban and American negotiations to secure Gross's release, the two nations also agreed to normalize relations after more than 50 years of tension.

Cuban students march in a street of Havana, Cuba, after Washington released three Cuban spies -- heroes in Cuba-- who had been in a US prison since 2001.

Religious groups and familiy members hold a vigil outside the Cuban interests Section in Washington, D.C., November 14, 2011, in support of Alan Gross, the U.S. contractor who has been imprisoned in Cuba for two years.

Students celebrate the announcement of normalization of relations between the US and Cuba in Havana, Cuba.

Leandro Seoane, right, from Miami, argues with anti-Obama protestors outside Versailles Restaurant in Miami's Little Havana Neighborhood.

Supporters rally on behalf of imprisoned US citizen Alan Gross, calling for US President Barack Obama to help free Gross, who has been in a Cuban prison for 4 years, during a rally in Lafayette Park December 3, 2013, across the street from the White House, in Washington, DC. Cuba has freed Alan Gross -- a US contractor jailed on the communist-ruled island since 2009 -- on humanitarian grounds at the request of the United States, a US official said on December 16, 2014.

Jorge Acosta, center, argues his point outside Versailles Restaurant in Miami's Little Havana Neighborhood. Acosta thinks today's United States policy change will bring more pain and suffering to the Cuban people.