“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordJune 23, 2014
I would say no more money from America until they step up to their own responsibilities and stop their citizens from illegally migrating to the United States.
Said by
Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Cuellar calls for a halt to U.S. financial aid until neighboring countries address migration issues.

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