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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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Jun 13, 2011

I am particularly interested in the Coast Guard's work on three matters related to that region of the country.

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Jun 13, 2011

I appreciate that. No excuses. I thank you for that.

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Jun 2, 2011

I ask for unanimous consent, Mr. Speaker, to remove Representative Paul Ryan as a cosponsor of H.R. 771. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas? There was no objection. ____________________

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Jun 1, 2011

I want to thank my good friend from Texas. I also want to thank the chairman and the ranking member for everything they have done for border security. We really appreciate it. We just feel that we ought to put a little bit of money to have…

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Jun 1, 2011

I want to thank the chairman and, of course, our ranking member, Mr. Price, for all the work that they have done for border security. This is an amendment similar to Mr. McCaul's. It adds $32 million to the CBP Air/Marine Interdiction…

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Jun 1, 2011

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: Office of the Chief…

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Jun 1, 2011

I want to thank both of my colleagues from Texas. It is a program that does work. We have sat down, we have gone to Laredo. We have seen it work in the Del Rio area. We are now working in Laredo. In fact, the last time we sat with Chief…

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Jun 1, 2011

Again, I want to thank the gentleman from Texas. I want to thank the chairman and the ranking member for the work that they have done for border security. Again, both Mr. McCaul and I feel that we ought to add a little bit more help to the…

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Jun 1, 2011

Again, I want to thank my colleague from Texas. And again, I want to thank the chairman and the ranking member for all the work that they have done for border security. The BEST program is the program that works. Basically what it does is…

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Jun 1, 2011

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 3, line 9, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $16,000,000)''. Page 14, line 22, after the dollar amount, insert…

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May 10, 2011

We have got to be careful that we do not use that to say this happened on the U.S. side.

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May 10, 2011

I support what we are doing with Plan Merida as part of what Homeland, the Department of Justice are doing.

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