HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 12 (acn) Roger Noriega, assistant secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs during the George W. Bush's administration, confirmed that James Cason had the mission of provoking the breaking-up diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States.

In statements to Lo que otros no dicen (Lo que otros no dicen), of Univision Radio, in Washington, Noriega said the U.S. Department of State instructed James Cason, former chief of the U.S.' Interest Section in Havana, to incite the Cuban government to expel him from the country.

Noriega added that in response to that, the United States would withdraw its representation in Havana and ask the Cuban government to do the same with its representation in Washington, says an article published by Granma newspaper.

During the interview, Noriega answered to questions asked by journalist Roberto Rodríguez Tejera about the Cuba policy followed by the Bush administration.