There has been a great challenge in improving educational achievement. It's a long-term issue, not a short-term one. It includes everything from getting more parents involved to addressing issues of poverty and improving what happens in the classroom. Julian Castro achievementaddresschallenge share on social
I wanted more people from my city to be able to have the kind of opportunity that I had. Julian Castro citykindopportunity Change image and share on social
My grandmother, when she was young, would've walked past shops where some folks had out a sign that said, 'No Mexicans or dogs allowed.' Julian Castro allowdogfolk Change image and share on social
I see myself as a bridge-builder who can understand both sides. Julian Castro bridgebuilderside Change image and 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
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 bluecruzelection share on social
The advantage that Democrats have is that they're a big-tent party. Julian Castro advantagebigdemocrat Change image and share on social
I consider myself a pretty progressive person, and I think I have a track record that shows that. But I'm also not just going to do a policy because it's the liberal thing to do. Julian Castro liberalpersonpolicy Change image and share on social
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. Julian Castro babysitterbarelybrother share on social
It's a significant contribution if we can get immigration reform done. Julian Castro contributionimmigrationreform Change image and share on social