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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 10, 2018

the crime level at the border is lower than the national crime rate.

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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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Mar 22, 2018

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the ranking member, Mrs. Lowey, for her leadership, along with Chairman Frelinghuysen, for many months of working together in a bipartisan way. I certainly want to thank…

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Mar 6, 2018

The Department of Defense is currently going through this financial statement audit, as you know, verified count/location/condition of military equipment.

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Mar 5, 2018

I certainly want to thank the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Clay) for his leadership and for his work on this committee; and, also, my friend from Alabama (Mr. Palmer) for the work he does on this committee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in…

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Dec 12, 2017

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for yielding and for her leadership on this issue dealing with veterans. I also want to thank my friend from Montana for his leadership in support of veterans across the Nation. Today, Mr. Speaker, I…

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Dec 6, 2017

I want to thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, as one of the lead sponsors for the Fix NICS Act of 2017, I rise in support of this legislation which has been combined with the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which is, again…

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Nov 29, 2017

I think Texas should use--and I have said this publicly--whenever you have conversations, make sure that we talk to Texas to make sure they do their fair share also.

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Nov 15, 2017

I thank the gentlewoman from New Jersey for yielding and for her kind words about the Tilden Veterans Post Office. I also want to thank my friend from Corpus Christi, Texas, for his kind words on the naming of this post office. Mr…

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Nov 7, 2017

I thank the chairwoman for her condolences and her prayers for Sutherland Springs. Mr. Speaker, I also thank Mr. Byrne and, of course, Chairman Foxx, for their work on this particular bill. I thank Mr. Correa, Mr. Peterson, and the other…

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Nov 6, 2017

It is with a heavy heart that we rise today to address the American people. Yesterday morning, a gunman stormed into a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, a small town of about 400 or 500 individuals, and brutally murdered 26 innocent…

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Sep 6, 2017

Again, I want to thank the ranking member for yielding her time, for her leadership, and for all the work she has done, and also our chairman, Mr. Frelinghuysen, for his leadership, and Chairman John Carter, one of our Texans, for bringing…

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