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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.
I want to thank the gentlewoman from California and also the chairman. Mr. Speaker, I also rise to encourage my colleagues to support the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act. I want to thank in particular…
I do have to commend you. There is about three or four pages on efficiencies and streamlining operations on your testimony.
I would like to follow up on what the ranking member was talking about performance.
Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, I just say this because being from Texas, you have got 1,200 miles to find something there.
Laredo, I think 38 percent of all the trade between the U.S. and Mexico comes through one land port there in Laredo, so I understand the importance of the work that you do.
I certainly feel that, you know, we've got to make sure that Congress not only appropriates for the men and women in green, which you know, we certainly support, but I think the men and women in blue at the ports of entry are extremely…
Could you submit to us a comprehensive list of any cost saving measures that you might have?
But on the northern part of the United States, and I know if we had a definitional issue as to whether it was international water, but in the northern part of the United States, you do have a big presence in the northern part. So that is…
But you have heard from a lot of Members of Congress how--and media--how important the southern border is.
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