Henry Cuellar Quotes

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.