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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 13, 2017

But in all of it, it is very unsettling for Americans to try to understand where our Government is headed.

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Jun 13, 2017

I would just ask for I guess more thoughtfulness from the Executive Branch on how they approach these things.

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Jun 13, 2017

I am concerned over what looks like a lack of cooperation within the Executive.

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Jun 13, 2017

When we look to the United States, who speaks for the President reliably? Whose word can be trusted?

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Jun 7, 2017

And, of course, we have been dealing in our Nation with the prowess of Russia's cyber capabilities and their abilities for cyber malfeasance.

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May 23, 2017

Amendment to the amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by the Honorable Joaquin Castro.

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May 23, 2017

I thank Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen and Congressman Albio Sires for their incredible work on this issue and all of their passion. I also thank the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee chairman, Congressman Duncan. I know how much he has worked…

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May 4, 2017

Republicans, over the last few months, have said that they would fundamentally change health care in the United States, and it is clear today that they have. They have made it much worse. I want to highlight one provision that allows for…

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May 2, 2017

I thank Ranking Member Engel for yielding me this time. I rise in support of H.R. 1644, the Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act, legislation that would more effectively cut off the Kim regime's access to hard currency…

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Apr 4, 2017

I am here this evening joined by colleagues from the Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss President Trump's extreme, proposed cuts to the International Affairs Budget. The President's budget proposal would reduce funding for the State…

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Apr 4, 2017

I should have mentioned, of course, that Congressman Sires is the ranking member on the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee on the Foreign Affairs Committee. His experience in that region in particular is vast. I am glad that you mentioned…

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Apr 4, 2017

Congressman Engel mentioned maintaining the United States' position as a leader in the world and not ceding that to another country, whether it is China or Russia, who has been very aggressive, and it is not just maintaining a strong…

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