Joaquin Castro actually said...

"The Administration's Indo-Pacific strategy recognizes the importance of both the Pacific and Indian Oceans to U.S. interests."

"I've often said that the United States should engage in competition with China, when necessary prioritize our sources of strength at home and provide funding to countries that need our support."

"the main mission of the DFC is not to be reactionary to China."

"The way we represent ourselves to the world, the way we present ourselves to the world, and the people that we send out to represent our Nation also matters."