The only part of my mother's experience that still gets to me is the way she and people like her were looked down upon for asking America to be America, for asking for full and equal participation in our democracy. Julian Castro americademocracyequal share on social
Obviously I'm young and I'm also Hispanic, two important groups in this election. And I'm confident that I can do a good job in articulating why President Obama ought to be the candidate that Americans select for the next four years. Julian Castro americanarticulatecandidate share on social
I wanted to be a quarterback. I used to like Johnny Unitas, the old quarterback for the Colts. Julian Castro coltjohnnyquarterback Change image and share on social
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. Julian Castro democraticdevelopdrag Change image and share on social
My family's story isn't special. What's special is the America that makes our story possible. Ours is a nation like no other, a place where great journeys can be made in a single generation. No matter who you are or where you come from, the path is always forward. Julian Castro americafamilyforward share on social
The number one way that we can address these long-term challenges of poverty, of education, is to invest in early childhood education. Julian Castro addresschallengechildhood Change image and share on social
Opportunity today, prosperity tomorrow. Julian Castro opportunityprosperitytoday Change image and share on social
We know that in our free market economy some will prosper more than others. What we don't accept is the idea that some folks won't even get a chance. Julian Castro acceptchanceeconomy Change image and share on social
The overwhelming success of San Antonio B-Cycle has proven that San Antonio is a model city for bike-sharing, and as we work toward creating a fitter city, the bike-share program encourages a more active and healthy lifestyle. Julian Castro activeantoniobike share on social
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. Julian Castro citycollegegraduate Change image and share on social
