That is what the White House reported republican Speaker of The U.S. House John Boehner told the President last week. The democratic controlled Senate passed its version of immigration reform months ago like so many other important issues, it has now died in the republican controlled House. It is just another example of the unAmerican conservative ideology in the House that continues to obstruct important legislation.
President Obama won election and reelection not only by an electorial vote margin but also the popular vote nation wide. The people spoke in both of those elections and now republicans who represent only a small portion of their states voters are holding America hostage because they want to see the President fail. Boehner is not even man enough to bring immigration reform to a vote because he knows there are about 25-30 republicans in the House who would join democrats in passing the legislation.
President Obama responded to Boehner's position by saying because of Boehner's actions, he would take executive action to move what ever part of immigration reform he can control and once again reminded republicans that when they fail to act and face up to their responsibilities he would take steps that are necessary. It should be noted by all who follow politics, Obama has enforced illegal immigration laws better than any other President in the past 40 years including deportations. But nothing can satisfy the republican appetite for failure.
The people should demand better from the republican party and turn them away with their vote in the November congressional elections. Immigration will get worse if the House carries through with their plan of non action and that is the bottom line that requires a vote by the House now.
This commentary written by John Lucia.
