Statement from Congressman Cuellar on President Obama’s visit to El Paso, Texas
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Courtesy Jose Borjon,
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday the President will deliver a speech at Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, Texas on the importance of fixing the broken immigration system for our nation’s 21st century economic and security needs so that America can win the future. The President will also discuss how Americans can work together to foster a constructive national conversation on this important issue as we work to build a bipartisan consensus in Congress. Prior to the speech, President Obama will tour the cargo facility at the Bridge of the Americas Port of Entry, the largest of four crossings that comprise the El Paso Port of Entry. The Bridge of the Americas processes inbound and outbound commercial, private vehicle, bus, and pedestrian traffic. Of the half a billion inspections conducted annually at 327 ports of entry across the nation, approximately ten percent will enter through the El Paso Port of Entry.
“I look forward to President Obama’s speech as action on this issue is long overdue. I will work with the President and my colleagues in Congress to find a way to enact comprehensive immigration reform as swiftly as possible. This is an important issue for our country and I look forward to the solutions he has to offer.”
–U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar
28th District of Texas
