May 2, 2011
These law enforcement agencies understand that the way to meaningful border security is to work together to combat the cartels, smugglers, and criminal elements who seek to do us harm.
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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May 2, 2011
In my hometown, Laredo, this is the home of the first Border Enforcement Security Task Force, an ICE-led initiative to identify, disrupt, and dismantle criminal organizations posing significant threats to border security.
May 2, 2011
Is that the policy of the United States of America when it comes to drug dealers?
May 2, 2011
What is the policy of the United States of America when it comes to somebody who is being caught with drugs at a checkpoint?
Apr 6, 2011
Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: In section 330 of the Clean Air Act, as added by section 2 of the bill, amend subsection (a)…
Apr 6, 2011
I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Chair, again, my amendment is just about saying that H.R. 910 should be article I of the Constitution. The question is, does Congress have the right to regulate or do we let the bureaucrats…
Apr 6, 2011
Madam Chair, I rise today to encourage my colleagues to support my amendment. The intent of my amendment is quite narrow. This amendment makes the underlying legislation a question of authority, not a question of science. The amendment…
Apr 6, 2011
Madam Chair, I thank my colleague from Houston and my colleague from Dallas also. Just because we drafted this doesn't mean it was poor drafting. With all due respect, if they have a problem with whether they want to put language there on…
Apr 4, 2011
88 percent of all the goods and people coming into the United States come through land ports.
Apr 4, 2011
I think it is a good idea. In areas that were constrained, we certainly have to think outside the box how we can move that quicker.
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