“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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Henry Cuellar

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Henry Roberto Cuellar is a U.S. Representative for Texas's 28th congressional district, serving since January 4, 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Cuellar has focused on issues such as border security, economic development, and education throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for bipartisan solutions and has worked on various initiatives to support his constituents in South Texas. Cuellar has held several key positions within the House, including serving on the Appropriations Committee. His legislative efforts often emphasize the importance of funding for local projects and addressing the needs of the border region. Cuellar's long-standing presence in Congress has made him a notable figure in Texas politics.

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Apr 17, 2023

I believe that we--you know, using football as an example. I hate playing defense on the 1 yard line called the U.S-Mexico border.

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Apr 17, 2023

I think we got to look at the 21st century technology.

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Apr 17, 2023

No administration has been able to achieve it, not President Bush, not President Obama, not President Trump; and certainly not President Biden also.

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Apr 17, 2023

So trying to find that balance between security and trade and tourism is important.

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Apr 15, 2023

As of 4/16 of 2023, the total CBP prosecutorial discretion releases add up to 802,000 people.

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Mar 27, 2023

I think that technology would be a lot better.

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Mar 27, 2023

I know Ms. Lauren Underwood, Illinois, welcome back, because she has been on the committee, and appreciate all the good work.

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Mar 27, 2023

I don't want the private sector just to depend on the Federal Government, and, at the same time, we want the private sector to do its fair share.

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Mar 27, 2023

As we all know, cyber threats pose a significant risk to our national security, our economy, and our way of life.

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Mar 27, 2023

Congressman David Trone of Maryland--again, we welcome you and all the work that you are doing on fentanyl and other work like that.

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Mar 27, 2023

Again, looking at the Secure Act, just to make sure, the statutory definition says it means the prevention of all unlawful entries, et cetera, et cetera.

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Mar 27, 2023

That technology, Mr. Secretary, is very important.

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