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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 3, 2011

Would you agree that the current relationship between the U.S. and Mexico is at its strongest and most positive point that it has ever been in the last 175 years?

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Oct 3, 2011

This kind of prioritization should be common sense.

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Oct 3, 2011

Faced with this reality, ICE has made a reasonable decision to prioritize its resources to remove undocumented aliens who pose a threat to National security, public safety, or our immigration system first and foremost.

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Sep 12, 2011

I think that is something that we need to play a little bit more hardball with those countries that are taking their time and costing us a lot of money.

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Jul 12, 2011

I want to thank Congresswoman Waters for her courtesy and, of course, for her leadership on this issue. I also want to thank the subcommittee chairwoman, Mrs. Biggert, as well as Financial Services Chairman Bachus and Ranking Member Frank…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-12
Jun 21, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform minority, I am pleased to join my colleagues in consideration of H.R. 1632, which would rename the…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-21
Jun 21, 2011

I want to thank the gentleman from Texas, my good friend and colleague, Mr. Lloyd Doggett, for his dedication, his passion, and his commitment to the veterans. For many years, he has been supporting the veterans, and has worked very hard…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-21
Jun 21, 2011

I yield myself such time as I may consume. On behalf of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform minority, I'm pleased to join my colleagues and my friend from Texas in consideration of S. 349, which asks that we designate a…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-21
Jun 21, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, minority, I also want to thank my colleague Mr. Farenthold for the leadership that he's provided on…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-21
Jun 21, 2011

I yield myself such time as I may consume. First of all, I want to thank my good friend and colleague from south Texas, along with Congressman Ruben Hinojosa, and then on the Senate side, both Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Senator…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-21
Jun 13, 2011

I find it unacceptable that major Coast Guard law enforcement cutters have an average age of more than 40 years.

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