Press Release
Congressman Cuellar and Senator John Cornyn Laud Expansion of Commercial Lanes at World Trade Bridge in LaredoAdditional lanes to boost trade and commerce between U.S. and Mexico at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas
Washington,
January 12, 2010
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Eddie Zavala
(956-725-0639)
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Trade
Congressman Cuellar and U.S. Senator John Cornyn today release a statement regarding the commercial lane expansion at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas. The lanes are expected to boost trade between U.S. and Mexico.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Henry Cuellar today released the following statements on the groundbreaking ceremony of the expansion of commercial lanes at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo.
“I was pleased to work with Sen. Hutchison and Congressman Cuellar to secure the necessary federal funding for the expansion of the World Trade Bridge in Laredo. Once completed, this expansion project will go a long way toward enhancing security and relieving congestion and wait times—all factors that will help to expand job opportunities and pump revenue into our border communities,” said U.S. Senator John Cornyn. “Today’s expansion of seven new commercial lanes at the World Trade Bridge is testament of the City of Laredo’s strong interest in continuing to make Laredo the nation’s number one inland port. With a total of 15 commercial inspection lanes, not only will wait times be reduced at the World Trade Bridge, but more cargo will be able to enter the country, meaning more economic prosperity for the Gateway City,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar. “Working together with city leaders was important in getting this project off the ground. I also thank my colleagues in Congress, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Senator John Cornyn for supporting and helping fund projects that will infuse more federal dollars to the area and invigorate business in Laredo.” ###
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