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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. "

Julian Castro

Process

Meetings

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Julian Castro

Party

Texas

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Julian Castro

First

City

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Julian Castro

Success

Future