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President Obama's DREAM decision draws support. Even from a few Republicans.
President Obama's DREAM decision draws support. Even from a few Republicans.
by Laura Clawson
President Obama's decision to stop deporting law-abiding undocumented immigrants who were brought to this country as young children is being widely lauded. Some of the expressions of support come from places you wouldn't necessarily expect. The Republican attorney general of Utah, a Mitt Romney supporter, spoke to Greg Sargent, telling him, "This is clearly within the president’s power ... I was pleased when the president announced it." Hispanic Republican group Somos Republicans "would like to thank President Barack Obama for showing a Christian compassionate view toward our DREAM Act children. This is a stepping stone in the right direction and towards legal immigration reform."
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), the author of the DREAM Act, called Obama's announcement "an historic humanitarian moment." Many Democrats also pointed out that President Obama's action was necessary because Republicans blocked the DREAM Act, and called for comprehensive immigration reform:
Elizabeth Warren:
Rep. Raul Grijalva:
Several unions, the National Employment Law Project, and People for the American Way have also applauded the president's decision.
by Laura Clawson
President Obama's decision to stop deporting law-abiding undocumented immigrants who were brought to this country as young children is being widely lauded. Some of the expressions of support come from places you wouldn't necessarily expect. The Republican attorney general of Utah, a Mitt Romney supporter, spoke to Greg Sargent, telling him, "This is clearly within the president’s power ... I was pleased when the president announced it." Hispanic Republican group Somos Republicans "would like to thank President Barack Obama for showing a Christian compassionate view toward our DREAM Act children. This is a stepping stone in the right direction and towards legal immigration reform."
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), the author of the DREAM Act, called Obama's announcement "an historic humanitarian moment." Many Democrats also pointed out that President Obama's action was necessary because Republicans blocked the DREAM Act, and called for comprehensive immigration reform:
Strongly support President's decision to stop deporting DREAM Act kids. Democratic-led House passed DREAM in 2010. GOP still obstructing.
— @NancyPelosi via web
— @NancyPelosi via web
Elizabeth Warren:
"Two years ago, Scott Brown denied the dreams of these young people. His vote to kill the DREAM Act cost our communities and our country, until the President took action today."
Rep. Raul Grijalva:
While this change is not a permanent solution, it is a major step in the right direction. The rhetoric of division and marginalizing of people by Mitt Romney and the Republican party needs to end. We are past the point of obstruction. We need to solve the problem. This action by President Obama will move us forward together as a country and as a single American people.
Several unions, the National Employment Law Project, and People for the American Way have also applauded the president's decision.
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administration, and hopefully it will be a saving grace for those kids who've lived on pins & needles all this time. Whether it pays off politically is yet to be seen, but it's the right thing to do, and the right time to do it.
Well done, Mr. President!
