Rep. Van Hollen : Alan Gross became `` a catalyst '' for next chapter in U.S.-Cuba relations . Gross has been a guest of the Obamas , got to meet Pope Francis since release from Cuba . Comment:
Rep. Van Hollen : Alan Gross became `` a catalyst '' for next chapter in U.S.-Cuba relations . Gross has been a guest of the Obamas , got to meet Pope Francis since release from Cuba . He 's also been to the dentist , watched a D.C. snowfall and indulged in some good food .