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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 10, 2009

I wish to represent the concerns of my constituents concerning the bill H.R. 2454, the American Climate and Energy Security Act of 2009.

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May 12, 2009

What proper staffing do you need? What would be the number of personnel you need to staff properly your ports of entry, the men and women in blue?

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May 12, 2009

We are trying to say, what are your needs so we can try to work to get you the proper funding on that?

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Mar 16, 2009

Again, I guess I will go back to my 30-day timeline and ask you all to do that within 30 days.

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Mar 16, 2009

But it is not a Band-Aid approach. You really need to take a global approach to this whole thing...

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Mar 16, 2009

Now is not the time to think short term, particularly when it comes to our homeland security.

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Mar 3, 2009

It is not us vs. them; that is the theme we have been using.

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Mar 3, 2009

I would like to see the strategic plan before it becomes finalized.

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Feb 25, 2009

Let me ask you, the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, C-TPAT, my understanding is that C-TPAT, the way it has been working is that the investigations are complete.

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Feb 25, 2009

We are really having a problem. Even our phones right on the Mexican border don't work.

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Feb 24, 2009

I believe in 'truth in fencing,' if you want to use that.

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