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As Presidents before Him, Obama Has Authority to Act
House.gov Press Release ^
| October 30, 2014
| By Nancy Pelosi, Luis V. GutiƩrrez & Zoe Lofgren
Posted on 10/31/2014 3:33:11 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Some Republicans claim the President has no authority to act, but they are wrong. The fact is, just as presidents before him, President Obama has broad authority to make our immigration system better meet the needs of our country and reflect our shared values. And every Administration since President Dwight D. Eisenhower has used executive authority to do just that.
In addition to taking steps to make our immigration enforcement efforts more humane, there are dozens of reforms that the President can adopt. Two that could have the greatest impact involve the expanded use of his deferred action and parole authorities.
Those who oppose immigration reform would have us believe that administrative action amounts to rewriting the immigration laws. We all know that no president can rewrite the laws. But it is important to remember that Congress and the Constitution give presidents broad authority to take executive action on immigration policy, and past presidents have used this authority generously. That President Obama has pledged to do so as well is not cause for consternation, but is consistent with a presidents well-established authority under existing law.
Although it is ultimately the job of Congress to reform our immigration laws, we nevertheless look forward to the Presidents bold and meaningful action to improve the lives of Americans and immigrants alike and advance the interests of our nation.
(Excerpt) Read more at lofgren.house.gov ...
TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aliens; amnesty; border; illegalaliens; illegals; luisgutierrez; nancypelosi; obama; pelosi; tyranny; zoelofgren
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THE PRESIDENT: September 28, 2011 -- I just have to continue to say this notion that somehow I can just change the laws unilaterally is just not true. We are doing everything we can administratively. But the fact of the matter is there are laws on the books that I have to enforce. And I think theres been a great disservice done to the cause of getting the DREAM Act passed and getting comprehensive immigration passed by perpetrating the notion that somehow, by myself, I can go and do these things. Its just not true.
To: Oldeconomybuyer
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posted on
10/31/2014 3:36:09 PM PDT
by
Ray76
(We must destroy the Uniparty or be destroyed by them.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
President Obama has broad authority to make our immigration system better meet the needs of our country and reflect our shared values. Obama abetting the invasion from Mexico does NOT "meet the needs of our country" and I am confident that at least half of the Americans share NO values with that creep.
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posted on
10/31/2014 3:36:46 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Do they really think they’re protected against millions of us if we get our dander up? By who, exactly? There aren’t enough cops in the whole world to stop even a fraction of that number if you tick us off enough. Or do they have some “secret weapon” that I’m not aware of?
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posted on
10/31/2014 3:38:04 PM PDT
by
2ndDivisionVet
(The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Do it, Obola.....DARE YOU!!! We would win 15 seats!!
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posted on
10/31/2014 3:44:35 PM PDT
by
Ann Archy
(Abortion.....the Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
To: 2ndDivisionVet
I love the rationale: If Congress refuses to pass a law I want, I then have authority to do it myself.
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Shared values? You lie.
You hate our values, Mr. President. That’s why your working to destroy us.
To: Oldeconomybuyer
These asswipes want us to believe that Obummer is doing something right about immigration and therefore has the unlimited power to act? I call BS! Look out for the results if he is successful. He is ruining the country before our very eyes.
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posted on
10/31/2014 3:54:55 PM PDT
by
BatGuano
(You don't think I'd go into combat with loose change in my pocket, do ya?)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Hitler did it.
Why not Obola?
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posted on
10/31/2014 4:08:56 PM PDT
by
E. Pluribus Unum
(Any energy source that requires a subsidy is, by definition, "unsustainable.")
To: Oldeconomybuyer
The fact is, just as presidents before him, President Obama has broad authority to make our immigration system better meet the needs of our country and reflect our shared values. If only that was what he wanted to do.
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posted on
10/31/2014 4:09:45 PM PDT
by
Iron Munro
(Legacy of 'Obama The Divider' - Racial Revenge)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
And every Administration since President Dwight D. Eisenhower
IKE acted to strictly enforce the laws...hence "Operation Wetback"
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posted on
10/31/2014 4:09:57 PM PDT
by
stylin19a
(Obama ----> Fredo smart)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
He can deem an executive order, but the house can refuse to pay for it. The House has to have the balls to stand up to the worthless one.
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posted on
10/31/2014 4:13:02 PM PDT
by
hondact200
(Candor dat viribos alas (sincerity gives wings to strength) and Nil desperandum (never despair))
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posted on
10/31/2014 4:13:13 PM PDT
by
RedMDer
(May we always be happy and may our enemies always know it. - Sarah Palin, 10-18-2010)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
jail this crazy lady before she hurts herself !!
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posted on
10/31/2014 4:13:21 PM PDT
by
Squantos
( Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
there are laws on the books that I have to enforce Like the defense of marriage act?
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posted on
10/31/2014 4:23:26 PM PDT
by
tbpiper
To: Oldeconomybuyer
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posted on
10/31/2014 4:32:12 PM PDT
by
originalbuckeye
(Moderation in temper is always a virtue; moderation in principle is always a vice. Paine)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
“Already, North American tribunals are purporting to overrule U.S. and state laws and courts as North American bureaucracies increasingly seek to expand their own power and resources. But the CFR wants to go much, much further.
There is one big obstacle to the grandiose (NWO) plot, however: The people whom the three governments purport to represent. Of course, the authors of the CFR report acknowledge that, for reasons of history and political culture, the people of the United States, Canada, and Mexico are all highly protective of national sovereignty and independence. So, in light of that fact, the report outlines a wide array of schemes to subvert that national sovereignty and independence without arousing too much alarm or opposition something globalist schemers have been working on for decades, as revealed in official documents released by WikiLeaks.”
http://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/north-america/item/19296-cfr-globalists-outline-strategy-for-north-american-community
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posted on
10/31/2014 4:52:41 PM PDT
by
combat_boots
(The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Thanks for that. Good post. Nothing else need be said other than a few cursory remarks relative to the authors of this article.
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posted on
10/31/2014 5:11:44 PM PDT
by
rockinqsranch
((Dems, Libs, Socialists, call 'em what you will. They ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.))
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Nancy “Moe” Pelosi, Luis “Larry” V. Gutiérrez & Zoe “Curley” Lofgren. They’ve confused the United States with North Korea, Cuba and Iran and other fascist dictatorships.
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posted on
10/31/2014 5:12:08 PM PDT
by
FlingWingFlyer
(Ebola and Enterovirus-D68. Proud members of Viruses Without Borders.)
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