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On the recordJune 18, 2012
As a life-long resident of Laredo, Texas, and a Member of this committee, I have had the opportunity to see first-hand the good work that DHS is doing along our borders.
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas
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Cuellar highlights his experience with DHS's border security efforts.

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