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Joaquin Castro

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Joaquin Castro is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 20th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as immigration reform, healthcare, and education. Castro has been an advocate for policies that support the Latino community and has worked to address economic disparities in his district. He is known for his vocal opposition to certain policies of the Trump administration, particularly regarding foreign aid and disaster response.

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Mar 2, 2022

I proudly represent what is known as ``Military City U.S.A.,'' San Antonio, Texas, the home to hundreds, if not thousands, of veterans who, like others across the country, were exposed to open-air burn pits whose lives have been ruined…

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Mar 1, 2022

As a diverse and growing number of the U.S. population continues to reach for a college education, it is vital that we examine how the institutions tasked with preparing future generations for a global economy are doing.

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Feb 4, 2022

Representative Steel and I share a lot of the same concerns about China, in fact: its human rights record; unfair competition; its aggression in the South China Sea, for example; its troublesome Belt and Road Initiative. However, this…

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Feb 3, 2022

Regarding Mr. Perry's amendment, if the United States does not choose to lead on the issue of climate change, we can't outcompete China or expect the world to join us in countering China's policies. To compete, we must lead the world…

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Feb 3, 2022

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 1847, line 1, insert ``media and entertainment,'' after ``health care,''. The SPEAKER pro…

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Feb 3, 2022

I thank Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and all of the chairs of the committees and members who helped bring the America COMPETES Act to where it is. Madam Speaker, today I offer my amendment to the America COMPETES Act. My amendment…

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Feb 3, 2022

The gentleman from Pennsylvania's amendment would undermine the U.S. leadership on climate change and isolate the United States on the world stage on a critical issue for the future of our Nation and the future of the world. Unfortunately…

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Nov 17, 2021

It is astounding that China, Russia, Venezuela, Cuba all have seats at the table at the supposed shrine of human rights in Geneva.

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Nov 17, 2021

I support the Administration's decision to create this Office of Multilateral Strategy and Personnel where you have asked for the funding for five staff positions.

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Nov 17, 2021

It is essential that the United States stays deeply engaged with the U.N.

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Nov 17, 2021

As Representative Castro has said, as Chairman Castro has said, I know a number of Members of Congress have already met with Ms. Bogdan-Martin.

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Nov 17, 2021

We are best able to combat human rights abuses, including by the PRC, by engaging in international organizations.

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