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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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• 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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  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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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Birth:	19th September, 1955
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Lawyer, Politician, Professor

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Henry Roberto Cuellar was born in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USA. He is an American politician and lawyer. He is the U.S Representative for Texas's 28th congressional district, a position he has held since 2005. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in foreign service. He earned a master's degree in International Trade from Texas A&M International University in Laredo and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas. In 2001, he was appointed as Secretary of State of Texas by Republican Governor Rick Perry. He served as a professor at the Texas A&M International University in his native Laredo.

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