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.

Mar 10, 2014

There is a provision that we added that says that every agency now for the first time, as they make their budget requests, the funding request to Congress, in consultation with the GAO, that they have to tie in for the first time the…

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Mar 10, 2014

I support their right to protest, but I asked them, well, if they get arrested, will they be sent back?

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Mar 10, 2014

I appreciate what your men and women do. And I appreciate all of the good work.

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Mar 10, 2014

It upsets me that politically motivated policies and directives are creating an invitational posture at the border, and that this open invitation causes human suffering and law enforcement nightmares.

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Mar 10, 2014

I would ask you to look at the public-private partnership, because we want to see men and women in blue.

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Mar 10, 2014

But the majority of those people coming over are coming over to spend money in the U.S.

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Mar 10, 2014

over 80 percent of all the goods and people that come into the U.S. come through land ports.

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Mar 10, 2014

Bottom line, ICE is not an organization that should be politicized. Its law enforcement mission is just too important to this Nation.