Joaquin Castro

The United States has an interest in making sure that around the world, particularly with allied nations, human rights and democracy are respected, whether their leaders fall on the right side of the spectrum or the left side of the…

This is the final amendment to the bill, which will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. Mr. Speaker, before I speak on this amendment, I yield to the…

My vote was not recorded today. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Rollcall No. 139: ``Aye''; and rollcall No. 140: ``Aye.'' ____________________

The fact is we are a Nation of immigrants, we have always been a Nation of immigrants, and we will always be a Nation of immigrants. It is what has made us strong, it is what has made us powerful around the world, it is what has earned us…

I represent San Antonio, Texas, of course a very big military town, and my district includes Lackland Air Force Base, very proudly home of the 24th Air Force.

Thank you, Chairman, and thank you, Admiral for----

My vote was not recorded today. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: rollcall No. 103: ``aye''; and rollcall No. 104: ``aye.'' personal explanation

Thank you, Chairman, and thank you for bringing my bill, H.R. 3924, for markup today.

My vote was not recorded on rollcall No. 62 on the Motion to Recommit for consideration of H.R. 766, Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2015. I am not recorded because I was absent due to the birth of my son in San Antonio…

My vote was not recorded on rollcall No. 55 on the Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1675 and H.R. 766. I am not recorded because I was absent due to the birth of my son in San…

My vote was not recorded on Roll Call Number 48 on the Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 3700. I am not recorded because I was absent due to awaiting the impending birth of my son in…

It's important that our social media companies partner with us in that endeavor.

We have to take action. We have to eventually pass another AUMF for the President.

What I appreciate most about this piece of legislation is that it represents the United States Congress taking an active role in shaping our policy in the war on terror, and the war against ISIS.

What about our Gulf partners? What role have they played with respect to migration and refugees?

Thank you, Chairman, and thank you, Ambassadors, for being here today, for your testimony, and, most of all, for your service to the country.

The sheriff's office and the DA and the FBI have their investigation to do. But it has been several days since the incident. There have been leaks about what's in that second video. And the sheriff has of course commented on the evidence…

Thank you, Chairman. And thank you, gentlemen, for your work and diplomacy on behalf of the Nation.

My vote was not recorded on rollcall No. 450, the Motion on Ordering the Previous Question to the Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1599 and H.R. 1734. I was not present for the vote due to attending a national security briefing at…

I thank Chairman Upton and the Republicans for their cooperation on this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Hill). The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Castro). The…

I thank Chairman Upton, Ranking Member Pallone, and also Congresswoman DeGette for their work on this bill. My amendment seeks to ensure that, when the NIH reports on its retention of young scientists, it includes data specifically related…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 32, line 8, insert before the period the following: ``, including underrepresented individuals in the…

I thank the chairman for his foresight and thank him for his work on this. I also want to thank a few folks: Congressmen Cleaver, Clay; Dana Rohrabacher, who was with me on this; Congressmen Schweikert, John Lewis, and Donald Norcross…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 33, line 5, after the 1st dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. Page 49, line 6, after the dollar amount…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 15, line 19, insert ``nonprofit,'' after ``independent,''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House…