Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. While all the facts are not yet clear any attack on American law enforcement in the line of duty is an outrage and unconscionable. We must work with the Mexican government to prosecute those
responsible to the full extent of the law while continuing to support institutions that combat criminal elements" said border Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) upon learning that two U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents of Homeland Security Investigations were shot outside Mexico City this afternoon.
I was deeply saddened to learn that two brave special agents had been shot in the line of duty in Mexico today. One of these agents is seriously injured and one has succumbed to his injuries. My thoughts and prayers remain with them and with their families.
ICE agents and everyone who serves in our law enforcement community- stateside and abroad - deserve nothing but the utmost respect for their service and dedication to our national security. We maintain our safety as a nation based on their hard work and sacrifices.
Today I served as Ranking Member in a hearing called Securing Our Borders Operational Control in the
Subcommittee on Border & Maritime Security for the Homeland Security Committee. I am hopeful that todays discussion will lead to an improved path forward regarding effective border
policies and practices especially ensuring that the bad guys dont even make it to our borders.
My deepest sympathies go out to the agents their families and the law enforcement community at large and along the border. We in Congress must provide the Department of Homeland Security all the tools and resources it needs" Cuellar said.
Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the U.S. House Homeland Security and Agriculture Committees. Job creation accessibility to constituents education economic development and national security are his priorities. Congressman Cuellar is also a Vice Chairman of the Steering and Policy Committee Senior Whip and member of the Blue Dog Coalition.
