MTP75 Archives — Fidel Castro: ‘I Am Not A Communist’

On April 19, 1959, Fidel Castro appeared on “Meet the Press” for his first visit to the United States since the Cuban revolution, nearly three months earlier. When asked if he was a Communist, he said, “I am not a Communist. I am not agreed with Communist[s].” Panelist May Craig then asked if he was certain that there were no Communists in his government, to which he replied, “[T]heir influence in government is nothing.” » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online&