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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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Mar 30, 2011

Imagine if that would happen to Austin, or Laredo, or whatever your town--if one quarter of your businesses were shut down because of violence imagine what would happen to the economics.

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Mar 30, 2011

I am a big supporter of the BEST program.

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Mar 30, 2011

President Felipe Calderon should be praised for his efforts to eradicate the cartels.

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Mar 30, 2011

We can help you as much as you want us to help us--help you.

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Mar 30, 2011

We still have to be mindful of spillover crime, but----

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Mar 30, 2011

the solution, however, goes well beyond securing our borders.

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Mar 30, 2011

I think the support that we have gotten thus far has been tremendous.

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Mar 30, 2011

If we really want to address the issue of border violence and all this we need to go and take it to them, take the fight over.

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Mar 30, 2011

I just ask Members to be a little mindful as we go.

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Mar 14, 2011

I believe the ones in Texas--one of them was in Freer. I don't represent that area, but I just passed it just about 2 days ago on Sunday, so I am very familiar with that station.

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Mar 14, 2011

Yes, I have got to close, but can you just get us and work with Mr. Stana as to--they are unobligated $639 million.

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