The Border Patrol Sector Laredo... has 60 percent of the Border Patrol that are not in the field.
Henry Cuellar
The Public Record
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.
they were able to treat the migrants with respect and dignity, but at the same time, when the law said you have got to send them back, they sent them back.
you keep mentioning the broken system, I guess the Trump administration did, but there was not any legislative changes.
I live on the border. Like I always say, I don't come visit for a few hours; I live here.
there are over one million final deportation orders that have still not been executed.
I just asked my friends down there in the Rio Grande Valley and it is about the same, 50 to 60 percent of the Border Patrol agents are in the processing centers and not out in the fields.
it is not a matter of how do we control the border, but how do we manage the border.
Do asylum officers take that in consideration where their fear could have been taken care of in country A, B, C, or D?
The committee is a big supporter of the USDA's Reconnect Program to help the rural and the underserved communities.





