US President Barack Obama Lashes Out At Opponents For Not Passing Immigration Bill

By siliconindia | Tuesday, 01 July 2014, 12:42 Hrs

BANGALORE: US President Barack Obama has lashed out at his Republican opponents in the Congress for not passing the comprehensive immigration bill which would provide citizenship path to some 11 million undocumented people.

Obama announced to take a series of executive actions, including a shift of immigration enforcement resources.
But even with aggressive steps on his part, administrative action alone will not adequately address the problem, he said.
"The reforms that will do the most to strengthen our businesses, our workers, and our entire economy will still require an act of Congress.

“And I repeat: These are reforms that already enjoy the wide support of the American people," Obama told reporters at the White House.
"It's very rare where you get labor, business, evangelicals, law enforcement all agreeing on what needs to be done.
“And at some point, that should be enough. Normally, that is enough.
“The point of public service is to solve public problems.

“And those of us who have the privilege to serve have a responsibility to do everything in our power to keep Americans safe and to keep the doors of opportunity open," he said.

"Independent experts said that bill would strengthen our borders, grow our economy, and shrink our deficits.