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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.

Feb 23, 2016

we have got to have some sort of performance measures on them.

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Feb 23, 2016

People are trying to escape the drug cartels and the violence, and some of the most violent places in the world are in Central America.

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Feb 23, 2016

I would rather play defense on their 20-yard line instead of our 1-yard line.

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Feb 23, 2016

I encourage you to do as much as you can under our tight budget that we have.

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Feb 23, 2016

I would ask you to have your folks come down to the border.

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Feb 23, 2016

I think people know my policies. You know, I would like to see a moderate approach.

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Feb 23, 2016

We believe if somebody is put in detention they ought to be treated fairly, but that we should have detention, have some sort of deterrent.

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Feb 23, 2016

Will you keep certainly Chairman Carter, and the members of the committee, the ranking member also, and myself what the cost is?

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Feb 23, 2016

the more we extend our security out, instead of playing defense on the 1-yard line, but extend it to the 20-yard line, the better it is.

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Feb 23, 2016

If we don't enforce an immigration order after all the appeals have gone through, and they have had their day in court, then why do we need Border Patrol?

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