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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 22, 2020

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am prepared to close. Madam Speaker, I thank my good friend, Brian Fitzpatrick, for his work in the FBI. I thought it was very…

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Sep 22, 2020

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho).

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Sep 15, 2020

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.

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Sep 15, 2020

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

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Sep 15, 2020

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.

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Sep 15, 2020

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

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Sep 15, 2020

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

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Sep 14, 2020

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

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Jul 22, 2020

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

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Jul 22, 2020

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

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Jul 22, 2020

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…

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Jul 22, 2020

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

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