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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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Jun 30, 2020

I am a original co-sponsor of his bill, the Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act, which will protect Hong Kongers who are facing persecution.

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Jun 30, 2020

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

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Jun 30, 2020

The Chinese Government is not only violating the rights of Hong Kongers but also violating an international treaty, the Sino-British Joint Declaration.

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Jun 30, 2020

I think we have to talk about the elephant in the room, which is that the President of the United States has been accused by his former national security advisor, John Bolton, of offering his support for concentration camps.

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Jun 30, 2020

The fight for democracy in Hong Kong is not just a fight for only Hong Kongers, it is a fight for self-determination, human rights, and the advancement of freedom around the world.

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Jun 30, 2020

I have to give President Xi some credit. He has accomplished something that many thoughts was impossible, and that is unifying Democrats and Republicans right here in the U.S. Congress, citizens of the United States, all in opposition to…

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Jun 30, 2020

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?

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Jun 30, 2020

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

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Jun 30, 2020

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

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Jun 25, 2020

For far too long, far too many people have lost their lives to police brutality. And for far too long, the government has failed to protect the people. That changes today. This is a first, yet significant step to save lives, especially…

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May 27, 2020

I don't think it is a strawman. I mean, I think people's lives are literally on the line.

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May 27, 2020

On April 28, President Trump announced that he would issue an executive order that would use the Defense Production Act to force meat-packing plants to remain open, leaving tens of thousands of workers in unsafe conditions.

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