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