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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.

Mar 17, 2016

The fact is we are a Nation of immigrants, we have always been a Nation of immigrants, and we will always be a Nation of immigrants. It is what has made us strong, it is what has made us powerful around the world, it is what has earned us…

Congressional Record · 2016-03-17
Mar 15, 2016

I represent San Antonio, Texas, of course a very big military town, and my district includes Lackland Air Force Base, very proudly home of the 24th Air Force.

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Mar 15, 2016

Thank you, Chairman, and thank you, Admiral for----

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Mar 1, 2016

Mr. Speaker, my vote was not recorded today. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: rollcall No. 103: ``aye''; and rollcall No. 104: ``aye.'' personal explanation

Congressional Record · 2016-03-01
Feb 23, 2016

Thank you, Chairman, and thank you for bringing my bill, H.R. 3924, for markup today.

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Feb 12, 2016

Mr. Speaker, my vote was not recorded on rollcall No. 79 on the McMorris Rodgers Amendment to H.R. 2017--Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. I am not recorded because I was absent due to the birth of my son in San Antonio, Texas. Had I…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-12
Feb 11, 2016

Mr. Speaker, my vote was not recorded on rollcall No. 71 on the Kelly of Illinois Amendment to H.R. 3442--Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act. I am not recorded because I was absent due to the birth of my son in San Antonio…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-11
Feb 10, 2016

Mr. Speaker, my vote was not recorded on rollcall No. 68 on the Eddie Bernice Johnson Amendment for consideration of H.R. 3293--Scientific Research in the National Interest Act. I am not recorded because I was absent due to the birth of my…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-10
Feb 10, 2016

Mr. Speaker, my vote was not recorded on rollcall No. 65 on the Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule providing for consideration of both H.R. 3293 and H.R. 3442. I am not recorded because I was absent due to the birth of my…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-10
Feb 9, 2016

Mr. Speaker, my vote was not recorded on rollcall No. 64 on H.R. 3036--9/11 Memorial Act. I am not recorded because I was absent due to the birth of my son in San Antonio, Texas. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.''…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-09

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