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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.

May 17, 2017

Some of us want to work with you, and please take advantage of our expertise.

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May 17, 2017

The problem is Congress always puts money into Border Patrol, the law enforcement, and you create activity because you arrest people.

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May 17, 2017

40 percent of the people that we have here are overstays.

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May 17, 2017

We just have to be smart on how we secure the border.

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May 17, 2017

A regular fence will be $6.5 million per mile compared to $1 million of technology.

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May 17, 2017

I don't support the wall for several reasons. One, private property rights: In Texas, we respect private property rights.

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May 3, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank Chairman Frelinghuysen and Ranking Member Lowey for their hard work on this good bill. This bill today is a compromise bill. It is a good bill because this is the way Congress is supposed to be working. I say…

Congressional Record · 2017-05-03
May 1, 2017

Mr. Speaker, on Monday, May 1, I was delayed in my travels back to Washington due to a delayed flight. If I had been present, I would have voted: ``Yea,'' on rollcall 237, passage of H.R. 910--Fair Access to Investment Research Act of…

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Mar 8, 2017

I would like to get followup on that.

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Mar 8, 2017

I hope we can do this. Otherwise, if we going to CR, I think it is not good for anybody.

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Mar 8, 2017

I also want to say thank you to all three of you for your service.

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