Mar 2, 2011
If it is not safe and secure, it will impact the commerce and that impacts jobs, so there are lots of ramifications for not continuing with the President's program.
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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Jan 18, 2011
Mr. Speaker, in the long rich history of Congress, when a prior Congress passes a piece of legislation, the prudent step is to look at that legislation and agree on making the changes on what doesn't work. I think to come today and just…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, H.R. 2142, the Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act, will do just what the title of the bill says. This bill will make the Federal…
Dec 21, 2010
I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time for debate has expired. Pursuant to House Resolution 1781, the previous question is ordered. The question is on the motion by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar)…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for being brief. I appreciate his consideration. I wrote my dissertation on performance-based budgets in a comparative study of 50 States. I added about 99 percent of all the performance- based…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, again, I want to thank the ranking member. The letter was written by Robert Shea who worked with President Bush. It was written in June of this year. Mr. Shea still supports the bill as it has been passed by the Senate…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas? There was no objection.
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 1781, I call up the bill (H.R. 2142) to require the review of Government programs at least once every 5 years for purposes of assessing their performance and improving their operations, and to…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Speaker may postpone further proceedings on the following measures as though under clause 8(a)(1)(A) of rule XX: motion to concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 2142, and motion to concur in…
Dec 21, 2010
The gentleman objects. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objection is heard. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California to reclaim his time.
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, Mr. Shea, a Bush appointee, supports this bill even as it has passed the Senate. Again, this is a bipartisan bill supported by both Democrats and Republicans. I ask support of this bill. I reserve the balance of my time.
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