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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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Dec 14, 2022

Well I do agree with the Stay in Mexico, the protocol. But I think we need to do more, to protect those individuals, who stay there.

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Dec 14, 2022

But the Administration needs to make those decisions. That is, if they have to return some people, and say, 'Go back and follow the right way to do this, and then go through a port of entry,' then go ahead and do that.

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Sep 18, 2022

We need to make our legal system work better.

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Sep 18, 2022

If you don't enforce the repercussions...

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Sep 18, 2022

Look, right now, we're getting people from Saudi Arabia, China, India, Bangladesh, and, of course, Cuba and Venezuela.

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Sep 18, 2022

Look, first of all, we need solutions, and not theater.

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Sep 18, 2022

They are being used as political pawns to get publicity.

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Sep 18, 2022

The men and women in green, the men and women from Homeland, they need to get the support.

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Sep 18, 2022

Yes, look, after all, the migrants are human beings, and we've got to treat them like human beings.

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Sep 18, 2022

Look, there are enough -- and with all respect to the V.P., there are enough laws on the book right now that can return people back.

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Sep 18, 2022

There are enough laws on the book right now that can return people back.

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Sep 18, 2022

I support a guest-worker plan.

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