President Bush Disappointed by Congress's Failure to Act on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

The White House ^ | June 28, 2007 | GW Bush

[TomGuy]

12:38 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: I thank the members of the Senate and members of my administration who worked so hard on the border security and immigration reform bill. I'm sorry the Senate was unable to reach agreement on the bill this morning.

Legal immigration is one of the top concerns of the American people and Congress's failure to act on it is a disappointment. The American people understand the status quo is unacceptable when it comes to our immigration laws. A lot of us worked hard to see if we couldn't find a common ground -- it didn't work.

Congress really needs to prove to the American people that it can come together on hard issues. The Congress needs to work on comprehensive energy policy and good health care; make sure health care is affordable without inviting the federal government to run the health care system. We've got to work together to make sure we can balance this federal budget, and not overspend or raise taxes on the American people. We've got a lot of work to do.

When they come back from the summer -- from the July recess, before the summer break begins, we'll be focusing on the appropriations process. And I look forward to working with Congress to balance our budgets and to be wise about how we spend the people's money.

Thank you for your time.

END 12:40 P.M. EDT

[nicmarlo]

Not half as disappointed as conservatives are in you

bump!

[Texas Songwriter]

Didn’t Hillary and her daughter go to Africa about this time in Bills second term?

[Lauren BaRecall]

I tend to think that the Robber Baron era is over. Moreover, I don't think the American consumer has will to organize, start and continue a long-term "buy American" campaign.

When the American public has suffered enough from Chinese cr@p foodstuffs (the latest today is poisonous microbes in catfish) they'll do something.

[melancholy]

President Bush Disappointed by Congress's Failure to Act on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Good, wonderful, excellent...........

[Lauren BaRecall]

See post #19. :o)

[kipita]

When the American public has suffered enough from Chinese cr@p foodstuffs (the latest today is poisonous microbes in catfish) they'll do something.

When the lipstick on the subprime market pig is licked off, I don't think the American public will care much about food products. However, I hope you're right!

[PhiKapMom]

I am ready for anything. One thing today taht made me feel really good was to see Sen Vitter from LA stand up and speak against this Immigration bill. Gave me hope for tomorrow because he young, articulate, and not afraid to take a stand.

Still cannot get over the time alloted disparity — talk about shameful and underhanded — this whole debacle was topped off by Obama saying the leaders get special privileges to talk when Sessions questioned Reid going on and on. We need that remark to keep playing over and over again.

[janetgreen]

Try Paraguay.

And TRY PARAGUAY NOW!!!

[goldstategop]

Its AMNESTY FOR ILLEGALS the President doesn't get is WRONG. And neither do his supporters. He's living in denial.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Guenevere]

bttt

[afnamvet]

There will be only one book in his library to check out.

[Lauren BaRecall]

When enough of them die, or get terribly sick, they’ll care.

Over 4,000 dogs and cats died from the Chinese melamine in pet food, and I don’t think any of their owners will get over that any time soon.

Then there was the toothpaste, and now the catfish, not to mention the dangerous toys. There’s a developing trend, and China is still red. People are starting to wake up.

I’m hoping that these things will be the pin to make the globalist bubble burst. We’re starting to see that going global does not insure quality or safety. Americans are used to safe food, for one thing.

[Lauren BaRecall]

LOL! I wonder which one that will be? LOL!

[engrpat]

Sorry Mr. President but your arrogance and failure to look at this in a realistic light killed the bill. Your statements about not only your base but the American public helped sink this bill. Your dependence on your good friend Ted helped sink this bill. In short, it was a bad bill being pushed by the wrong people for the wrong reasons.

[Thumper1960]

George...............I never even knew ye.

Just what did/does Hildebeast have on you/pappy/Millie in those FBI files?

[Gatún(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)]

Go have a few dozen drinks on me, Jorge.

I will reimburse you in pesos.

[Thumper1960]

Thank you for e-mailing the White House. I appreciate your comments and suggestions. Of course, we strive to do what's best for the American people. The American people elected me to lead this nation through some very troubling times. As Commander-in-chief, I've had to make many tough decisions. Because, I am the Decider. And, as in the defense of our nation from the terrorists and others who seek to do us harm, I've decided to back the Senate bill on immigration reform. Because, that's what I do: I am the Decider.

You disagree, but I decided. Because, I am the Decider.

Thank you (gracias), George W. Bush, el Americano Presidente.

p.s., just pay your taxes.

[Halgr]

I am afraid you may be right....but lots of conservatives have computers....so maybe there is hope for us yet....even if they do turn off radio to the RIGHT

[nicmarlo]

He needs to resign!

[Die_Hard Conservative Lady]

I agree, it just amazes me, that he doesn’t get it......

I emailed him as such....