Henry Cuellar
ON THE RECORD · 8 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Some years ago, Democrats could not say two words: 'border security.' Everything was 'well, you know, it's a broken immigration system,'”
Henry Cuellar · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Cuellar told CNBC in his Laredo office that Democrats previously avoided talking about border security.
“support[s] the Second Amendment.”
Henry Cuellar · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Cuellar has stated he is pro-life and supports the Second Amendment, part of his pattern of bucking his party.
“got to be able to talk [about] what I call kitchen-table, moderate positions. We can't take extreme positions as Democrats.”
Henry Cuellar · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Cuellar said Democrats need to adopt moderate, kitchen-table positions rather than extreme ones.
“You don't ask, 'Do you own a gun?' The question is: 'How many guns do you own?'”
Henry Cuellar · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Cuellar illustrated his understanding of South Texas voters by noting that the question is how many guns you own, not whether you own one.
“You just got to understand in South Texas, where you're at,”
Henry Cuellar · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Cuellar attributed his political success to understanding his South Texas constituents.
“Jewish students at UT should not be made to feel targeted or unsafe on their own campus.”
Henry Cuellar · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-18
Rep. Henry Cuellar expressed concern about Jewish students feeling targeted or unsafe on campus.
“Free speech allows difficult and controversial views, but it does not require anyone to stay silent when someone has a history of hateful comments about Jewish Americans, 9/11, and Hamas terrorism.”
Henry Cuellar · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-18
Rep. Henry Cuellar wrote on X that free speech does not require silence about someone with a history of hateful comments.
“Hasan Piker’s scheduled appearance at the University of Texas is deeply concerning,”
Henry Cuellar · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-18
Rep. Henry Cuellar voiced disapproval of the event and condemned Piker in an X post.