From BBC News:
He said the US had thrived as a nation of immigrants but reform had been held hostage by "political posturing".
It was possible, he added, to "shape a practical, common-sense approach that reflects our heritage and our values". [read more]For once, I completely agree with the president. It is time to quit playing games about "immigration policy" and bringing in officials from other countries to berate our country... or going to them and apologizing for our country.
Mr. Obama, it is so refreshing to hear that you will actually enforce the immigration laws that served this country so well for so long... until politicians decided it was to their advantage to cater to certain ethnic groups in the hope of locking in future votes.
So refreshing.... When can we expect you to start?