Rep. Henry Cuellar touts initiatives during visit to McMullen County
TILDEN -- U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) visited McMullen County recently to talk about efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and to preserve the health of people throughout South Texas and also talked about other topics of interest, including border security, gun rights and support for the gas and oil industry.
“I’m excited to work with y’all and look forward to doing the best we can for the people of South Texas,” said Cuellar, who noted that, although he is a Democrat and McMullen County is overwhelmingly Republican, they share many of the same priorities.
“I want to make sure that rural healthcare is funded and protected,” he said. “I am also against open borders. I think it’s important that we secure our borders but not with a wall. Using technology to secure our borders is a much better way, and it’s much more cost effective. I am also in favor of the Second Amendment and protecting the rights of gun owners.”
One audience member asked, “Are you sure you’re a Democrat?”
Cuellar laughed and answered, “I am a Democrat. Each election McMullen County votes against me, but I am still going to do whatever I can to help this community.”
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