Roberta Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs of the United States, speaks at a press conference located at the residence of the Chief of Mission of the United States Interest Section in Havana, Cuba, Jan. 23, 2015. Jacobson admitted the profound disagreement between the two countries. She confirmed the willingness of the U.S. government to continue the talks with Cuba to restore diplomatic ties. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)