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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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Jul 8, 2015

On rollcall No. 419, had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Amendment No. 47 Offered by Mr. Salmon The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona…

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Jun 25, 2015

95 percent of all consumers are outside the United States. When you look at who exports and who is involved in international trade, over 80 percent of the companies that do this are small- and medium-sized companies. In fact, in the State…

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Jun 18, 2015

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I support TPA to give the President the authority to negotiate this agreement. It is very simple. A lot of those countries are already able to send their goods into our country duty free. What we want to…

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Jun 15, 2015

I want to thank Delegate Plaskett for yielding the time to me, and thank you so much also to the majority manager for speaking in favor of this bill. And certainly I also want to thank Chairman Chaffetz and Ranking Member Cummings for…

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Jun 12, 2015

I thank the ranking member for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, President John F. Kennedy once said: ``The U.S. did not rise to greatness waiting for others to lead. Economic isolation and political leadership are wholly incompatible.''…

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Jun 10, 2015

I thank the ranking member for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I am an original cosponsor of H.R. 2393, the Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act. As it has been discussed in this debate, the WTO has made its fourth and final ruling…

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Jun 3, 2015

First of all, I want to thank the ranking member, Mr. Price, for the leadership that he has provided in this committee, and also, thank you to his staff. I also want to thank my friend Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart for his leadership in…

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Jun 2, 2015

I want to thank the ranking member for yielding, number one. Number two, I want to thank him for the steady leadership he has provided as the ranking member. I also want to thank my good friend from Texas, John Culberson. We go back to the…

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Mar 16, 2015

I said you were very courageous under the pressure, and while some people were for it before they were against it--no names mentioned--you stood very firm on that.

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Mar 16, 2015

catch and release is a very sensitive issue that we just don't agree with the catch-and-release situation.

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Mar 16, 2015

I want to see more bridges and not walls or fences on our northern and southern border.

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Mar 16, 2015

I want to thank you and congratulate you. I think it is the right approach.

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