Joaquin Castro actually said...

"It should be clearer than ever to this Congress that international organizations and our participation in them play an indispensable role in advancing American values and defending American interests."

"we have now 10 years of data to show that when the U.S. is engaged at the Council that it is much more likely to hold, you know, repressive regimes accountable and to push important reforms"

"Thank you again for your work with me in helping the Rohingya people in Myanmar and Burma a couple of congresses ago."

"I believe reforms to address these issues should be a prerequisite for the U.S. seeking election to the Council."