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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.
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…
Mr. Chairman, 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…
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…
Madam Chair, I rise in support of my amendment, No. 35, that directs the Department of Defense to make available for border defense the same technology and intelligence gathering practices it is currently using in conducting war overseas…
I support what we are doing with Plan Merida as part of what Homeland, the Department of Justice are doing.
We have got to be careful that we do not use that to say this happened on the U.S. side.
The only thing I ask, that we do not confuse what happens in Mexico and what is happening in the United States.
I am pleased that the subcommittee is examining the Department of Homeland Security's cooperation with State and local law enforcement on border security and immigration enforcement--matters that are important to us.
I want to know what the policy of the United States of America is when a drug dealer or a mule is caught with drugs at a checkpoint.
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