Julian Castro

Politician

Julian Castro is a former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and a prominent advocate for social justice and equality.

Born
July 2, 1974
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About Julian Castro

Julian Castro — Life and Legacy

Julian Castro, the former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, is a significant voice in American politics, known for his advocacy on issues of social justice and community empowerment. His tenure in public service has been marked by a commitment to affordable housing and education, which he views as essential for fostering equality. Castro's quotes often reflect his belief that a strong nation is built on inclusivity and opportunity for all. For instance, he asserts, 'A nation that is not inclusive is a nation that is not strong,' highlighting the necessity of embracing diversity to enhance societal resilience. This perspective challenges the status quo, urging a reevaluation of policies that marginalize certain groups. His focus on education as a pathway to success is evident in his assertion that 'We must ensure that every child has a chance to succeed.' This reflects his understanding of the systemic barriers that many children face and his drive to implement reforms that promote equitable access to quality education. Castro's insights continue to resonate, encouraging a collective approach to addressing the challenges faced by underserved communities.

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"The American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay. Our families don't always cross the finish line in the span of one generation. But each generation passes on to the next the fruits of their labor. My grandmother never owned a house. She cleaned other people's houses so she could afford to rent her own. But she saw her daughter become the first in her family to graduate from college. And my mother fought hard for civil rights so that instead of a mop, I could hold this microphone."

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"In the end, the American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay. Our families don't always cross the finish line in the span of one generation. But each generation passes on to the next the fruits of their labor."

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"My grandmother spent her whole life working as a maid, a cook and a babysitter, barely scraping by, but still working hard to give my mother, her only child, a chance in life, so that my mother could give my brother and me an even better one."

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"I stand before you tonight as a young American, a proud American, of a generation born as the Cold War receded, shaped by the tragedy of 9/11, connected by the digital revolution and determined to re-elect the man who will make the 21st century another American century - President Barack Obama."

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"My grandmother's generation and generations before always saw beyond the horizons of their own lives and their own circumstances. They believed that opportunity created today would lead to prosperity tomorrow."

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"Now, in Texas, we believe in the rugged individual. Texas may be the one place where people actually still have bootstraps, and we expect folks to pull themselves up by them. But we also recognize there are some things we can't do alone. We have to come together and invest in opportunity today for prosperity tomorrow."

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"When it comes to letting people marry whomever they love, Mitt Romney says, "No.""

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"I wanted to be a quarterback. I used to like Johnny Unitas, the old quarterback for the Colts."

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"My grandmother didn't live to see us begin our lives in public service. But she probably would have thought it extraordinary that just two generations after she arrived in San Antonio, one grandson would be the mayor and the other would be on his way - the good people of San Antonio willing- to the United States Congress."

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"This president [Barack Obama] is someone who has done more to protect and keep together families with DACA and then with DAPA."

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"As my family story shows, Latinos have been a blessing for USA for many generations. The future of America depends in part on the success of the Latino community, and this opportunity is just one more signifier of that."

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"Donald Trump ought to realise that being a president is different to being a candidate and that there is a responsibility that comes with the office."

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"My hope is Donald Trump will focus on building bridges instead of walls."

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"Donald Trump really has, truly has motivated the Latino community more than any other presidential candidate, I think, in generations, and motivated them in a negative way."

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"A couple of years ago, my wife, Erica, and I were getting our daughter ready for school and an image of President [Barack] Obama was on one of the morning shows. And I said, oh, look, Carina, there's the president. You can be president one day. And she said, right away, that's for boys. And so right away I said, oh, no, you can be a doctor. You can be a lawyer. You can be anything you want. You can be president."

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"For my daughter, it's going to mean something special that Hillary Clinton accepts the nomination, and I wanted to make sure that she sees that."

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"I think that both Bernie [Sanders] and Hillary [Hillary] have highlighted how much, over the last few decades, we have seen the concentration of wealth in fewer and fewer hands."

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"We've seen tremendous progress in many ways under President [Barack] Obama. I mean, if we think about where the economy was when he got in - you know, we were losing more than 700,000 jobs a month. The unemployment rate was skyrocketing. And now it's at under 5 percent, so there is a lot of progress that has happened."

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"[M]y mother fought hard for civil rights so that instead of a mop, I could hold this microphone. And while she may be proud of me tonight, I've got to tell you, Mom, I'm even more proud of you. Thank you, Mom."

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"In my mind, there's no question that Donald Trump has energized the Latino community more than any other presidential candidate. Unfortunately for him, he's done that in a negative way."

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