Henry Cuellar: “I was involved when Pena Nieto was there when we pushed for…”

“Yes. And certainly Mr. Cova Ruas, I know him very well. He's been one of those border thinkers, transportation, cbp and a lot of good ideas. I was involved when Pena Nieto was there when we pushed for the first joint inspection. It happened there in Laredo at the airport. And of course now it's spread to other places. That was the first step to have them together.” (07:53–08:02)

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