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| https://blumenauer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/blumenauer-applauds-presidents-action-immigration | Blumenauer Applauds President's Action on Immigration | 2014-11-21 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Democrat | House | OR | Earl Blumenauer | B000574 | blumenauer.house.gov | legacy | The President's bold action is the right path forward, bringing millions out of the shadows, strengthening families, and growing our economy. This is no substitute for comprehensive immigration reform, but, until then, this is a critical step in the right direction. Throughout this year, House Republicans have stonewalled on immigration reform and refused to work with Democrats. The Speaker refused to allow even a vote on the bipartisan immigration reform bill since it passed the Senate nearly a year and a half ago It's a sign of our times that a Congress that has failed to act on comprehensive immigration reform for political reasons is concerned with the President's political motivations. Will it help or hurt Democrats and Republicans going forward in the future? A lot of ink and air time is devoted to making the case that one party or the other is going to suffer. Instead, our focus should be on the millions of people whose families will benefit from this action and on the potential to break the log jam to finish the job for comprehensive reform, strengthening families and the economy. It is ultimately that test rather than the pundits and the pollsters that should be given more attention. I continue to be optimistic that, in the aftermath of this important decision, cooler heads will prevail and will be able to craft a longer term solution that doesn't leave out millions of others. The loudest voices on Capitol Hill have sat on their hands and turned their backs on our businesses, our faith leaders, law enforcement, and hard-working immigrant families. The President's action is not without precedent. Over the years, there have been dozens of executive actions taken on immigration matters, including from five Republican presidents. We cannot afford to lose billions in economic growth, and $1 trillion over the next 20 years, that economists estimate the federal budget will lose as a result of our failed immigration policies. We should celebrate this moment and then we must build on the President's actionand the advocacy that inspired itto enact comprehensive emigration reform. There is no other solution. I am eager to continue our work together to make it happen | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |