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" 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. "

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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. "

Julian Castro

Parents

Money

You

" 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.' "

" 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. "

" The advantage that Democrats have is that they're a big-tent party. "

" And my mother fought hard for civil rights so that instead of a mop, I could hold this microphone. "

" 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

" 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. "

" Opportunity today, prosperity tomorrow. "

" I have learned in life that the best thing you can do to create a great future for yourself is don't forget what's in front of you. And so I'm trying to do a great job at HUD. "

" 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. "

" Hispanics have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the Affordable Care Act. "

" It's a significant contribution if we can get immigration reform done. "

" I had the blessing of opportunity. You need the folks in the boardroom who have consciences and the people in the streets who can picket at the right time. "

" 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. "

" Seven presidents before him - Democrats and Republicans - tried to expand health care to all Americans. President Obama got it done. "

" We believe that housing is a power platform to spark great opportunities in people's lives and help them achieve the American dream. "

" My mother dreamed dreams for Joaquin and for me long before we could dream them for ourselves. "

" If you're willing to work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to move up. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

Julian Castro

Success

Future

" 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. "

" I believe that Secretary Clinton has said, has acknowledged, that that was not the best way to handle her emails back then... and has turned over all of the information and the emails and documents and now the server. "

" The destiny of the Latino community is interwoven with the destiny of the United States. "

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

" Republicans are so far out to the right, it's pushing people into the Democratic Party. "

" Growing up, when we would get dragged to these events, I didn't want to be there. Over time, as we got older, I developed a real appreciation of the importance of being involved in the democratic process. "

" 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. "

" And because he knows that we don't have an ounce of talent to waste, the president took action to lift the shadow of deportation from a generation of young, law-abiding immigrants called dreamers. "

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

" I grew up in a Texas where people would say, 'I didn't leave the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party left me.' Now, the reverse is happening. People are leaving the Republican Party because the Republican Party is going too far to the right in Texas. And that's a source of great potential support for Democrats. "

Julian Castro

Party

Texas