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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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Sep 20, 2021

The House of Representatives must urgently pass the RENACER Act which will strengthen oversight of funds provided by international financial institutions.

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Sep 20, 2021

I am frustrated that the International Monetary Fund recently provided $350 million to the regime.

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Sep 20, 2021

I want to take this opportunity to express my support for the thousands who have been the victims of Ortega's brutal crackdown on human rights.

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Sep 12, 2021

I want to followup on Rep Keating's line of questioning about Pakistan.

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Sep 12, 2021

I want to ask you, Mr. Secretary, as you have done this very hard work, and your people at the department are stretched thin because the Senate has not confirmed these nominees, what would you say to Senator Cruz who is singlehandedly…

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Sep 12, 2021

This isn't because President Biden has not presented nominees. It is because a single Senator has thrown a tantrum.

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Jul 26, 2021

I have no further requests at this time, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. First, I thank the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee…

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Jul 19, 2021

I continue to be moved by their plight for their freedoms and their fight for their freedoms...

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Jul 19, 2021

I want to reiterate my support, most of all, for the Cuban people.

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Jul 15, 2021

We should point out only Congress can provide a permanent solution for DACA recipients through legislation.

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Jun 23, 2021

As the Hispanic population continues to grow, we have to give Hispanic students the opportunity for higher education to prepare for the workforce.

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Jun 23, 2021

Well, I guess, on the one hand, I am surprised that they didn`t accept a bipartisan agreement to create a commission of citizens to look into this, all of us, as concerned Americans, trying to figure out what happened, and, just as…

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