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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.
Madam Speaker, I want to thank Chairman Engel for yielding to me and for his leadership that he has provided in making sure that we develop a good working relationship with the Republic of Mexico. In fact, a few months ago, we also passed…
the humanitarian crisis due to the influx of unaccompanied kids and families have created a burn on state and local jurisdictions including NGOS down there on the border.
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.
I think we ought to hold people at the border, give them their day in court, give them their due process.
I think we need to make sure we keep giving retentions or some sort of--I do not know if it is hardship, locality, pay compensation in the proposed language.
I have recognized your offers in McAllen and Laredo for the lives that they save.
But I do ask you to use your money wisely because I think we added about $30 million for the McAllen...
Let me tell you, they are doing a heck of a job and I want to commend them for the work that they do.
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.
So your men and women can do what they need to do and then we get those folks to do the changing of diapers and all of that.
I do not think your men and women wake up in the morning trying to see how they are going to hurt some of the immigrants.
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