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

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Julian Castro is a former mayor of San Antonio, Texas, USA. Born on September 16, 1974, he is a prominent politician and activist. During his tenure as mayor, he promoted economic development, community services, and infrastructure improvement in the city. more

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