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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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Sep 13, 2018

I want to thank the ranking member, Mrs. Lowey, for yielding and for the wonderful work she has done as our leader in the Appropriations Committee. I certainly want to thank, also, the chairman for his leadership and the bipartisan work…

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Sep 6, 2018

I want to thank the ranking member, Mr. Pallone, for yielding and his leadership in the committee, for all the work that he and his staff have done. I also want to thank my fellow Texan, Mr. Olson, for bringing this legislation to the…

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Jul 17, 2018

I want to thank Mr. Sherman for yielding and for the leadership that he has provided on this issue. Certainly, I want to thank the chairman of the full committee, the gentleman from California, Mr. Ed Royce, who has been working on this…

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Jul 16, 2018

I first of all want to thank the gentlewoman from Nevada (Ms. Titus) for the great leadership that she has provided in the committee and in the House also. I also want to thank my friend from Pennsylvania (Mr. Barletta) for his leadership…

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Jul 13, 2018

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding time to me, and I thank our ranking member, again, for trying to work together. Again, I respectfully support H.R. 50, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2017. This is an issue…

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Jul 13, 2018

I thank Chairwoman Foxx for introducing this legislation and encourage both sides of the aisle to support it. I understand this is a process. Hopefully, as we go along, after this bill passes, we will work this out in the Senate.

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Jun 26, 2018

I thank Chairwoman Granger and Ranking Member Visclosky for their bipartisan work in support of our Nation's military. I also thank the staff on both sides of the aisle because they have worked very hard to put this very important bill…

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May 24, 2018

I thank Chairman Thornberry and Ranking Member Mr. Smith, and I rise in support of this legislation, and in particular, in support of amendment No. 202 offered by myself and Mr. Castro and Mr. Doggett. This amendment requires the Air Force…

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Apr 26, 2018

Again, overall, I want to thank Chairman Shuster and the ranking member for bringing the FAA bill in. But I also support the Denham-Costa amendment because, again, it is a narrow fix on this, and it is only dealing with the interstate…

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Apr 10, 2018

I would rather play defense on their 20-yard line instead of playing defense on a one-yard line.

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Apr 10, 2018

I think we are all trying to reach the same thing, but we do look at things a little differently.

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Apr 10, 2018

I thought we are the ones that enact the laws. So if we did that, why are we waiting?

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