Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, this legislation isn't just about bringing a lawsuit. I think it is important to note on page 13, 14 of the committee report, item 3, it says, unlawful extension of parole in place. I think that shows what the majority thinks about that, and shockingly enough, that is the action that was taken by the President pursuant to express statutory authority, section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to allow the wives of American soldiers to not be deported. In July of 2010, a letter was sent to the Department signed by nine Democrats and nine Republicans. I will insert the letter into the Record. And we said this: Although many of the immigration issues experienced by our men and women in uniform require legislative action, Congress has already given you tools to provide some relief to these brave soldiers and their families. We urged them to consider deferred action, to favorably exercise parole authority for close family members and to forbear from initiating removal in certain cases. Now, this is nothing new. We have used parole authority pursuant to the Immigration Act in faithful enforcement of the law to prevent Cubans from being deported back to Cuba since John F. Kennedy was President of the United States.…”