Joaquin Castro

When the person with the biggest bully pulpit and the loudest voice... portrays black and brown people in the most negative light, it matters.

There really should be absolutely no question that we have seen an increase in racism in our country.

It shattered decades-long norms that have kept our diplomats in the State Department out of politics.

If you have nothing to hide, why do not you call provide us the information that we are looking for?

You all made the point that one of your chief complaints with Inspector General Linick was that he was not providing you the information that you needed to do your jobs.

Many of us have been very concerned about President Trump's undermining of the rule of law.

We are entitled to engage in an oversight function and we have not been provided the documents and the resources that we need to do our jobs.

We need to continue to stand for democracy and human rights in Venezuela; we also need to be realistic.

As we speak about the meaning and significance of USAID global leadership during one of the greatest health crises the world has known, it is critical that USAID representatives carry out the true message and mission of USAID in a way that…

I just want to convey to you what a damaging message it sends around the world for USAID.

However, a series of recent political appointments to USAID contradicts these values.

But you have some folks in key positions who have made very bigoted comments.

I do think that is an important question Mr. Cicilline asked, which is, you know, we know now that there is a growing list of countries that have prohibited Americans from traveling there.

Are Americans going to have a different experience utilizing your services because of this?

The President's language has been incendiary in how he has described this virus.

I do not see any of those being put into effect by this administration, judging from his recent behavior. But I am optimistic.

The President talked about Putin in his campaign and praised him, but, then, on the other hand, he said, 'I've been more aggressive against Russia than any other President.'

I think Mr. Brzezinski said that our policy over several administrations has been ad hoc and reactive, and we know that.

Today, this committee looks to answer an important foreign policy question: why has Russia faced no consequences, not even a public rebuke, from the Trump administration?

We need to bring this endless war to a close.

Russia's actions, if true, are unacceptable. The American people are demanding answers and they are demanding accountability.

How is that in any way humane, and how are we doing the right thing, especially when we are trying to show the world, especially Latin America, that we are not China?

The provision was never meant to regulate immigration and I think is being grossly misused.

Do you believe it is wise for the Presidents to meet during a global pandemic?

I stand with the people of Hong Kong in their calls for human rights, democracy, and autonomous rule.