Feb 3, 2019
The last time we had a redistricting, Texas grew by 4.3 million individuals. 65 percent were Hispanics.
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 3, 2019
It should be a no-brainer that we shouldn't be doing that, but unfortunately, sometimes people will put politics in front of what's right for the community.
Feb 3, 2019
Thank you so much for having this hearing--this field hearing here in South Texas.
Jan 30, 2019
Look, without due respect to the President, we're just focusing on what we can do as appropriators Senate, House, Democrats, Republicans, and I feel optimistic that if there is no outside interference by the White House, we can work this…
Jan 29, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I live on the border, and we have to understand that, every day, there is about $1.3 billion of trade between the U.S. and Mexico. That is a lot of jobs that are being created on this side. When you look at the Mexicans who…
Jan 24, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chairwoman Roybal-Allard for her leadership on the Homeland Security Subcommittee, and for her ideas on how we secure the border. I also want to thank the ranking member, my friend from Tennessee; the full…
Jan 24, 2019
Mr. Speaker, the most dangerous thing that I do is leave the border to come to Washington, D.C. I am not talking about the politics. I am talking about, it is more violent here. So what should we do? Let's open up the government. Let's sit…
Nov 27, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member, Mr. Engel, for yielding to me and also for his leadership in helping to bring this bill to the floor. I thank him and his staff for the wonderful work that they have done. I also thank Chairman…
Sep 26, 2018
I urge my colleagues on this committee to support this measure and to support efforts by the Organization of American States and our partners in the region to support democracy and fight for democracy in Venezuela.
Sep 26, 2018
At a time when we have a President that's consistently attacked Mexico and Hispanic Americans in our own nation, this bill supports greater educational and economic ties between the United States and Mexico when we need it most.
Sep 26, 2018
All countries, including the United States, have a moral obligation to help those who flee persecution and catastrophe and are in desperation.
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