Rep. Henry Cuellar said Sunday it’s clear to him that the southern border “is not secure” after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection report found agents apprehended 20 terrorism suspects in September, setting a new monthly record.
The centrist Texas Democrat, whose district sits on the border, has distanced himself from the Biden administration, particularly on immigration, amid a competitive reelection battle against Republican challenger Cassy Garcia.
“No, the border is not secure. When you had 1.7 million individuals last year, and now another 2.7 [million], that’s over 4.5 million individuals encountered at the border, plus if you add the getaways, that’s going to be over 5 million individuals in just two years,” Mr.