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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.

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 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

The policy of the White House and the State Department has not been completely aligned over the last several months.

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Jun 13, 2017

Your efforts to assure our European and Asian allies have our commitment to alliances have similarly been undercut by the White House and the President.

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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

Mr. Speaker, 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…

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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 4, 2017

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2017-05-04
May 2, 2017

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2017-05-02
Apr 4, 2017

Mr. Speaker, 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…

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