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.
Mar 27, 2023
And one of the reasons we want to look at the measures is, for example, in your fiscal year 2024 request, it looks like CISA is shifting resources away from physical security programs in order to be more focused on cybersecurity missions.
Mar 27, 2023
I can spend $36 million on a mile for fencing, and all I need is $100 to buy a ladder to take care of that particular fence.
Mar 27, 2023
So, again, I want to make sure we have the money for the personnel and the technology.
Mar 27, 2023
under the 2010 law, there was a 2010 law that called for every agency to make sure they set up their strategic plans, their performance measures, their mission, their vision, their goals, their objectives.
Mar 27, 2023
Mr. Chairman, again, thank you so much. And, again, congratulations on your chairmanship.
Mar 27, 2023
ICE is not making this a priority. And deportations are, even though they are up this year, they are way down from where they had been before, even under the Obama administration.
Mar 27, 2023
Homeland is very important to me. Like I always tell my friends, I don't go visit the border, I actually live there.
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