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| http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/cicilline-statement-president%E2%80%99s-address-executive-order-immigration | Cicilline Statement on Presidents Address on Executive Order on Immigration | 2014-11-21 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Democrat | House | RI | David Cicilline | C001084 | cicilline.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, tonight released the following statement in response to President Obama’s national address on immigration: “Tonight, President Obama took a historic step in addressing our broken immigration system and outlined a bold plan to keep families together by providing relief to millions of individuals working to build a better life for themselves and their families. In addition, his plan will help to secure our border, grow the economy and set the right priorities for the law enforcement community. A majority of Americans agree that we must act on immigration reform in a way that reflects our values and reinforces the promise that America is a land of hope and opportunity, and I applaud President Obama’s decision to take executive action to align our immigration policy with our national values. “The President’s executive order, when implemented, will provide temporary protection and relief to immigrant families that have been forced to live in the shadows. Congress, of course, has the power and responsibility to provide a lasting solution and a pathway to citizenship for aspiring Americans. I will continue to press Speaker Boehner to allow a vote on the bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill that passed the Senate 17 months ago. Every day House Republicans fail to act, millions of hardworking immigrants and their families continue to suffer. To be sure, with House Republicans standing in the way of congressional action, President Obama has the legal authority and moral responsibility to use his constitutional powers to provide the necessary and appropriate relief to families.” “President Obama’s decision tonight reflects the best of our American values: that we are a country of opportunity, built by immigrants, and strengthened by our commitment to basic notions of justice and fairness.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |