Joaquin Castro actually said...

I would just hope that you all would really think about what your Department can do to be helpful to students.

We cannot let fear impede progress. The American story is one of expanding equality for marginalized people.

In Texas, we have seen a backlash, especially among some of our politicians, against movements toward equality.

To those individuals, we see you. We affirm you. And we are here to fight alongside you.