US IMMIGRATION REFORM 5m House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, on President Obamas immigration executive action: The American people want both parties to focus on solving problems together; they dont support unilateral action from a president who is more interested in partisan politics than working with the peoples elected representatives. That is not how American democracy works. Not long ago, President Obama said the unilateral action he just announced was not an option and claimed hed already done everything that I can on my own. He said it would lead to a surge in more illegal immigration. He said he was not a king and not the emperor and that he was bound by the Constitution. He said an action like this would exceed his authority and be difficult to justify legally. He may have changed his position, but that doesnt change the Constitution. By ignoring the will of the American people, President Obama has cemented his legacy of lawlessness and squandered what little credibility he had left. His my way or the highway approach makes it harder to build the trust with the American people that is necessary to get things done on behalf of the country. Republicans are left with the serious responsibility of upholding our oath of office. We will not shrink from this duty, because our allegiance lies with the American people. We will listen to them, work with our members, and protect the Constitution - statement
Posted on: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 02:01:59 +0000