LAREDO, Tex.

(KGNS) - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar's campaign issued a statement responding to House Speaker Mike Johnson's visit to Laredo, where Johnson appeared with Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina, a candidate in the 28th Congressional District.

Campaign spokesman Max Scher criticized Johnson and the Republican Party in the statement."Speaker Johnson and the Republican Party have made clear that they don't stand with South Texas voters," Scher said.