If we dontget outsidepressure, the committee can sit down and work this out, appropriators are, as you know -- in Washington, theres Republicans and Democrats and theres appropriators both in the The White House and the Senate. We can work out a deal, I know we can sit down and work it, if we just dont get any outside pressure, do what we need to do, and I feel the process as appropriators, The White House and Senate Democrats, Republicans -- we can work something out.

Henry Cuellar

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At the current rate of 28 miles of SBInet [Secure Border Initiative network] technology every 4.5 years, it would take 320 years - or until the year 2330 - to deploy SBInet technology across the Southwest border. That statistic would be comical if the subject matter were not so serious.

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We intend to keep the lines of communication open with the Defense Department so we can help our border law enforcement agencies navigate the equipment application process.

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As I get close to my election, I want to spend more time in my di... by Henry Cuellar

As I get close to my election, I want to spend more time in my district and focus on my reelection.

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My focus as part of the leadership is to keep talking about the independent voters, independent voters - how do we get the independent voters back?

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You know, I got the third most uninsured district in the whole state of Texas, probably number nine in the whole country. As a Blue Dog, I'm also looking at the cost. So, I have got a very unique district.

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I have consistently made it very clear that I will vote a straight Democratic ticket, just like I do every election. From the local Constable to the President, I will be voting for every Democrat on the ballot.

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If we want to boost border security, we have to help law enforcement agencies beef up their resources to meet this demand. We cannot have one without the other.

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First of all, we are not going to have a wall. by Henry Cuellar

First of all, we are not going to have a wall.

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This person worked for the intel, the intelligence part of the Border Patrol, so he was getting all the leads that the local law enforcement were given, otherwise, she could have been killed, would have been victim number five, and heaven knows if there would have been more after number five.

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When you're constantly working at full speed and don't have all the resources because your primary mission is to fight the drug cartels, yeah, you're going to be stretched.

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They've talked about the Central American migrants, but they've not talked about Cuba. Maybe they don't want to rock the boat while they're going to Cuba.

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I don't think (the Pope's) thinking about Donald Trump, but I think his words will certainly counter what he says.

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And, as you recall, last year, people were asking us, don't vote on the bill until you read every part of the bill. So, as a good attorney and as a good legislator, I think it's my responsibility to read the amendments.

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We can adhere to the Henry Hyde amendment by saying that no federal funds will be used for abortions. And that's the bottom line for me.

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Well, look, let me put it this way. Back in 2005, when I was a freshman, I - I was the first Democrat to support CAFTA. My labor union folks made me their number-one target. They came after me, and I'm still here.

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