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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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Feb 10, 2020

I joined some of my House colleagues a letter to the President, asking him that if there is any vaccine or treatment developed by U.S. taxpayer dollars that it would be accessible, affordable, and available.

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Feb 10, 2020

If somebody spends a hundred dollars, don't we want to know how those hundred dollars have an impact on it?

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Feb 5, 2020

I just want to make sure that we are coordinating working together as we use this large amount of Federal dollars.

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Feb 5, 2020

I think these modifications should be something that we should apply, whether it is in South Korea or wherever the case might be.

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Jan 8, 2020

I thank the chairwoman for yielding to me and for bringing this measure to the floor. I thank Chairman Engel; and I also thank my good friend from Texas, Ranking Member Michael McCaul, for his leadership on this particular issue, and for…

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Dec 19, 2019

I support the USMCA, NAFTA 2.1, because we are doing this in a bipartisan way. I thank Speaker Pelosi and the working group and Chairman Neal and his staff for working so hard; my Texas colleague Kevin Brady and his staff for working so…

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Dec 17, 2019

I want to thank my chairwoman, Mrs. Nita Lowey, for all the work that she has been doing, along with the staff-- fantastic work--and, of course, my colleague from Texas, also, Ms. Granger, for her and her staff working together as a team…

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Sep 24, 2019

I want to see if I can focus on Central America. That has been an issue for the whole country.

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Sep 19, 2019

I thank Chairwoman Lowey for her leadership and her expertise on the Appropriations Committee. I also thank my fellow Texan, Ms. Granger, for her work and her leadership on this. And I thank both of them for working in a bipartisan way…

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Aug 29, 2019

You can't make fun of people that have had lands for generations and we got to respect those private property rights of those individuals.

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Aug 29, 2019

I'm very concerned that the President is even saying things like don't worry, if you get it done, even violate the law, I will pardon you.

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