"They will not destroy the nation. They will not succeed in doing that. But they will cause harm and deprivation and suffering of individuals," he said.
The US announcement comes as President Castro, in power since 1959, prepares to celebrates his birthday in August and amid moves by the Cuban government to give a higher profile to his designated successor, his 75-year-old brother Raul Castro.
In a statement, President Bush said he had approved a "compact" with the Cuban people which outlined how the US would support them "as they transition from the repressive control of the Castro regime to freedom and a genuine democracy.
"The report demonstrates that we are actively working for change in Cuba, not simply waiting for change," Mr Bush said.
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It would be a crime to accept such money under Cuban law, as it would be in any country, Mr Alarcon aid. <br />
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"Imagine that someone in the US were to be supported, trained, equipped and advised by a foreign government, that in itself would be a crime. It would be a serious crime in the US, punished with far more years in prison than here in Cuba," Mr Alarcon said. <br />
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