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Henry Cuellar: To break this cycle we need to add in some real deterrence--first, mandatory detention and then we should explore ways…

On the recordJune 23, 2014
To break this cycle we need to add in some real deterrence--first, mandatory detention and then we should explore ways to promptly return those who come here illegally.
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas

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Cuellar advocates for mandatory detention and prompt returns to deter illegal immigration.

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