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Joaquin Castro: “With no other speakers, I would simply say that the worth of a nation is not measured in dollars and cents alone, by…”

On the recordMay 28, 2014
With no other speakers, I would simply say that the worth of a nation is not measured in dollars and cents alone, by size of the military or armaments. As China's economy continues to grow into among the nations' largest, so too should its commitment to human rights, democracy, and transparency. We are proud to support this resolution. With that, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas
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May 28, 2014

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