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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 29, 2019

I do agree with my colleagues that if there is a problem, there is a bad apple, we need to go after those bad apples.

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Apr 29, 2019

I really would appreciate your help on that.

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Apr 29, 2019

we should be surprised that in the state of Texas where we have done the majority on it since 2014 only $400,000 have been allocated to these local communities which is literally a drop in the bucket.

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Apr 29, 2019

Let me tell you, they are doing a heck of a job and I want to commend them for the work that they do.

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Apr 29, 2019

I wish you would talk to the Department of Justice because we added 50 new judge teams.

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Apr 29, 2019

I have recognized your offers in McAllen and Laredo for the lives that they save.

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Apr 29, 2019

Every day there is more than $1.5 billion of trade between the U.S. and Mexico.

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Apr 29, 2019

But I do ask you to use your money wisely because I think we added about $30 million for the McAllen...

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Apr 29, 2019

I think those folks that escape should be reported to CBP as people that violated the law down there in Mexico and that should be taken into consideration when they ask for asylum.

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Apr 29, 2019

I appreciate the balance that you brought there, especially the humanitarian aspect of it where you met with Sister Norma and other folks.

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Apr 29, 2019

It is not working. It is not really working the way we have set this up.

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Mar 5, 2019

If you all decide to do that, let us know.

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