“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

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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Apr 30, 2012

if it's good enough for the military, I can't see why we have to go spend all of those dollars and research and develop new things when the wheel has been invented already.

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Apr 30, 2012

If there's equipment that can be useful to us, we certainly want to work with you.

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Apr 30, 2012

We want to make sure... that we're innovative in how we do our work on the border.

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Apr 30, 2012

I would ask you to just try to pass that up as soon as possible.

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Apr 30, 2012

Those of us who call Laredo home understand the importance of this cross-border travel and commerce not just to our community or border region but really to the entire country.

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Apr 16, 2012

Since 2006, the Department of Defense has spent approximately $1.4 billion in National Guard support under the Department of Homeland Security in border security.

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Apr 16, 2012

I support the partnership between the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense aimed at providing aerial surveillance support for U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the Southern Border.

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Apr 16, 2012

I do not believe it is in the best interest of the United States.

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Apr 16, 2012

I want to begin by thanking Congresswoman Jackson Lee and Congressmen McCaul and Cuellar for their support in our fight to keep the C-130s at the 136th Airlift Wing in Ft.

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Apr 16, 2012

I appreciate all of the good work all of you all are doing.

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Apr 16, 2012

This type of reduction is particularly troubling as it comes at a time when DHS is looking to maximize its available resources.

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Apr 16, 2012

I have supported the National Guard's presence along the U.S.-Mexico border because I believe it has been a critical component for CBP's mission to protect and secure our borders.

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