Congressman Castro Announces He Will Seek House Foreign Affairs Chairmanship

Statement

Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Vice Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and member of the House Intelligence and Education and Labor Committees, today released the following statement announcing his intention to run for Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee:

"We need a new generation of foreign policy leadership with a new vision that promotes inclusive prosperity and democracy at home and a more holistic view of security abroad. I believe we must put diplomacy at the center of our strategy and rebuild America's infrastructure of diplomacy to achieve a more open, peaceful and just world. That's why I'm running for Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee," said Castro.

"In this moment of pandemic and protest, we are confronting hard truths about how unequal our nation remains. Our foreign policy is due for a similar reckoning. The challenges of the 21st century are immense, but a new generation of Americans is ready to lead. I've listened and worked with foreign policy professionals, progressive voices, and champions of human rights who are calling for new leadership. Now it is with hope of empowering new voices, as well as optimism in America's capacity to do good in the world, that I seek the Chairmanship of the House Foreign Affairs Committee."

In a Medium post, Castro outlined his agenda for a more progressive foreign policy and a more transparent nomination process.

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