an on-line publication moments in diplomatic history, quoting a deputy secretary of state john bushnell in april of 1980, the boat lift your may have heard about it, a big problem, and carter administration had to deal with it. they were, of course, some difficulties. cubans lined up and down the florida keys in miami, not relatives, not related to people that were there, none had visas, most had no documents. republicans started causing problems for president carter saying you couldn't control your borderses. here's secretary bushnel describing this, i remember sitting in a windowless conference room of the national security council with secretary of state edmond muskie, chief of naval operations, director of the cia, head of the coast guard, ins and several other senior officials debate how long to stop the flow of cubans, national security advisors chaired until president carter came in. there was a long discussion how the coast guard and navy ships might stop the cuban boats. we asked the admirals how can we do this, the boats could be rammed or shot. wow. that seems even harsher th