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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.

Oct 13, 2011

I am not going to try to spin this into a political theater event.

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Oct 13, 2011

But there are two things that you all said in the report that really upsets a lot of us that live on the border, because you make it sound like there are no nice people living on the border.

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Oct 13, 2011

I just feel that if you are going to attack the border and call it a National--say that it is doing business in a war zone, I was just asking what was your information.

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Oct 13, 2011

Again, like I said at the very beginning, I respect all of you all. I appreciate it.

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Oct 13, 2011

El Paso is a beautiful, vibrant place, where the hospital is so fearful that they want their own police force to guard against Mexican criminals coming in to get wounded cartel members.

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Oct 13, 2011

I think we have the best working relationship that we have had with the Republic of Mexico in the last 175 years.

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Oct 13, 2011

We can't protect America unless we reform immigration law in the United States.

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Oct 13, 2011

Austin is not the border. Because I think the focus from everybody is the border.

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Oct 11, 2011

By leveling the playing field with 21st century trade deals with Panama, Colombia, and South Korea, we will increase American exports abroad and spur domestic job creation. Now, more than ever, the U.S. needs trade to fuel growth, create…

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Oct 3, 2011

Are we forgetting our Mexican partners on this?

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Oct 3, 2011

If we cannot reach basic agreement with the Government of Mexico, our efforts probably will not succeed.

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