We have all studied the relevant legal parameters and wish to express our collective view that the President's actions are well within his legal authority.
These actions are not only appropriate, but they are lawful.
President Obama did not change the law. He acted within the law consistent with the Constitution and past precedent.
They can do what we were elected to do. They can come to the table and work to pass a real immigration reform bill.
The President's reforms will help to secure the border, focus our resources on deporting felons, not families.
I defy any of my colleagues on this Committee or anyone in Congress to tell me our immigration system is not broken.
The Secret Service has done an outstanding job in many instances, with respect to both missions.
However, in recent years, a number of incidents have shaken our trust in the agency.
This year alone, the agency's efforts in investigating financial crimes have saved us $3 billion.
I believe a new, more secure fence can be developed to afford greater protection while maintaining the dignity of the building.
This incident demands that we change our approach to White House security.