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On the recordMarch 2, 2011
If it is not safe and secure, it will impact the commerce and that impacts jobs, so there are lots of ramifications for not continuing with the President's program.
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas
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Cuellar emphasizes the importance of security for commerce and jobs.

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