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On the recordApril 29, 2019
I have recognized your offers in McAllen and Laredo for the lives that they save.
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas
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Editor's note · Context

Cuellar acknowledges the life-saving efforts of Border Patrol agents in specific locations.

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