Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 15, 2020
It shattered decades-long norms that have kept our diplomats in the State Department out of politics.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Castro criticizes Pompeo for politicizing his role while on official travel.

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