Henry Cuellar's Quotes
Born: 1955-09-19
Profession: Politician
Nation: American
Biography of Henry Cuellar
As I get close to my election, I want to spend more time in my district and focus on my reelection.
Tags: Election, Focus, TimeMy focus as part of the leadership is to keep talking about the independent voters, independent voters - how do we get the independent voters back?
Tags: Focus, Keep, LeadershipWe 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.
Tags: Line, Saying, UsedAnd, 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.
Tags: Good, Last, VoteI 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.
Tags: Election, Vote, VotingIf 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.
Tags: Cannot, Help, LawWe 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.
Tags: Help, Keep, LawWell, 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.
Tags: After, Here, PutYou 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.
Tags: Country, Looking, Whole