On the recordSeptember 8, 2014
The President signaled that he would not move forward on comprehensive immigration reform, and we are deeply disappointed. However, we should be angry--angry that this House has not had the courage to take up comprehensive immigration reform. For 1 year and 5 months, the Senate version has sat passed, and we have been unable to debate it. All during this time, we have hurt our country, our economy, and our families. The time has come to make a decision. Now, while the President may have put this decision off, this decision will not work. It is the right thing to do. It is the American thing to do, and with God's help, it will be done before the conclusion of this year. ____________________
