Henry Bonilla
Henry Bonilla
Henry Bonillais a former congressman who represented Texas's 23rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. He was defeated in his bid for re-election by Ciro Davis Rodriguez, a former Democratic member of Congress, in a special election runoff held on December 12, 2006. His term expired January 3, 2007 when the 110th Congress officially began...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth2 January 1954
CountryUnited States of America
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Part of the American dream is to own your own property - something no one can take from you.
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Well, I think when you come here and wave a Mexican flag in our face in a country that's giving a lot of these people an opportunity that they've never had before, I think a lot of Americans are insulted, whether they're first-, second-, third-, fourth- or fifth-generation Americans.
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I can recall back in 1998, in August of that year, when we had a horrible disaster along the Mexican border in the town of Del Rio. At the time, FEMA was the shining star of the federal government. It's now perceived as many to be the dullest knife in the drawer. Right or wrong, that's the perception.
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They are presenting an immediate danger to the lives of people in every Texas community and beyond. We strongly urge you to take action now.
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This outrageous action is crippling border security in Texas, ... We demand that these agents be returned to Texas immediately.
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It gives you a routine. I just need to get outs, whether it's the first or ninth inning.
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He's bloodied. He might be wounded. But he is going to get up, strap it on and take these things head on. He is by no means cowering. He is more passionate about standing tall than I've ever seen him.
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By subjecting all projects to penalties, we are removing a loophole that localities can exploit by playing a 'shell game' with projects.
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I'm excited to be on a team on the way to introducing him to the entire country. We in Texas know that you'll be every bit as impressed with him as we are.
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In the next four years, President Bush will continue to keep America safe, our enemies on the run, and our economic progress moving forward. Texas is the home of our President, and we will make sure that is true for another four years.
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The harshness and choice of words can cut deeply. Republicans need to show compassion and to be reasonable when talking to any ethnic group.
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It's a wonderful city and every American has enjoyed New Orleans in one way or the other.
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Most Hispanics are concerned with the same issues other Americans are - the economy, jobs, education. Similar to Main Street America.
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Governments should not be able to bulldoze a person's home or business to benefit other individuals.