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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.
Madam Speaker, I, too, look forward to reviewing the whistleblower's complaint, shortly. I want to start by saying thank you to the whistleblower. We don't know if it is a man or a woman, the person's identity, yet, but I want to say thank…
These measures, all seven, are useful steps toward addressing challenges and capitalizing on opportunities around the world today.
Just as the United States must be earnest in promoting common cause on fundamental values, we must also call out abuses.
The United States has a moral responsibility to call out misbehavior and not turn a blind eye to wrongdoing around the world.
I am proud to support passage for each of them, and will highlight a few specifically.
Congress must also advance legislation like the End Racial Profiling Act, sponsored by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and the PRIDE Act, sponsored by Congressman Joaquin Castro.
We need to make sure that the people of Venezuela get the assistance they need, that we continue to pressure Venezuela so that they'll have free and fair elections.
This president has failed that test. But I want you to know that if you elect me president, I won't. I won't serve anybody except you and your family.
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