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Henry Cuellar: They seem to be on a commission without due respect, to start releasing and show that they're compassionate. I want to…

On the recordMarch 4, 2021
They seem to be on a commission without due respect, to start releasing and show that they're compassionate. I want to be compassionate. But I also think people should be compassionate to our communities on the border.
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas

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Cuellar emphasizes the need for compassion towards border communities while addressing the influx of migrants.

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