American - Politician | September 16, 1974 -
The Tea Party definitely scored a significant victory with Senator Cruz's election in 2012 and scored victories in some statewide primaries. But to me, as the Tea Party gets stronger within the Republican Party in Texas, the prospect of a blue Texas becomes stronger and stronger.
Julian Castro
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Some people are lucky enough to borrow money from their parents, but that shouldn't determine whether you can pursue your dreams.
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We all understand that freedom isn't free. What Romney and Ryan don't understand is that neither is opportunity. We have to invest in it.
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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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I wanted more people from my city to be able to have the kind of opportunity that I had.
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I want to be able to pick up a list of names of graduates from high schools and colleges in the city and to see that that list is longer than it was when I started in 2009.
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Republicans are so far out to the right, it's pushing people into the Democratic Party.
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The advantage that Democrats have is that they're a big-tent party.
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Being the keynote speaker at the convention this year is an honor I don't take lightly. I know I've got some big shoes to fill. Two conventions ago, the keynote speaker was a guy named Barack Obama.
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Even though I grew up and I didn't always like getting dragged to the meetings or the rallies or the speeches, I developed a very strong respect for participating in a democratic process.
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The destiny of the Latino community is interwoven with the destiny of the United States.
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People are getting more active and living healthier in San Antonio, whether it's walking, cycling, or using our parks. We now have concrete evidence that our investments are paying off and positively impacting the health of our families and the overall quality of life in San Antonio.
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