LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Congressman Henry Cuellar thanked President Donald Trump for granting him a presidential pardon , saying the decision allows him to move forward representing South Texas.

“I want to thank President Trump for his tremendous leadership and for taking the time to look at the facts,” Cuellar said in a statement. “This decision clears the air and lets us move forward for South Texas.”

The Texas Democrat said the pardon provides a fresh start for his work in Congress. “This pardon gives us a clean slate. The noise is gone. The work remains. And I intend to meet it head on,” Cuellar said.

Cuellar thanked his supporters and expressed gratitude for the pardon decision. “I thank God for standing with my family and I during this difficult time,” he said. “Thank you Mr. Pr

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