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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.

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 13, 2011

I would ask you to see if you can encourage our Mexican friends to also do a little bit more on the Rio Grande.

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Jun 13, 2011

I would ask you to go ahead and just take a look at that language which we provided your Congressional affairs folks' office.

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Jun 13, 2011

How is that coming along, your relationship?

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Jun 13, 2011

The results are just more presence on the international waters called the Rio Grande.

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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. ____________________

Congressional Record · 2011-06-02
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…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-01
Jun 1, 2011

Mr. Chairman, 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…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-01
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…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-01
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…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-01

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