That's why the Democratic National Convention chose to highlight San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro at its keynote, rather than anyone more senior or nationally known.

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First of all, you just heard from the future of the Democratic Party -- the great Mayor of San Antonio, Julian Castro. (Applause.) We're so proud of him.

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San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro is here as well.

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