Sen. Cornyn: Immigration Reform Too Important To Delay

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Sen. Cornyn: Immigration Reform Too Important To Delay

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee's Immigration, Refugees and Border Security Subcommittee, today issued the following statement in response to President Obama's comments that immigration reform is being pushed back to next year.

"Today President Obama backtracked on his promise to address comprehensive immigration reform during his first year in office. After stating several times on the campaign trail that it would be a ‘top priority,' I am disappointed he has changed his tune. Immigration reform is long overdue and belongs on President Obama's full plate.

"It's important that immigration legislation protects our borders, promotes economic prosperity in Texas and throughout the United States, and is consistent with our American values of compassion, family, and opportunity. I urge President Obama to reconsider his decision and put immigration reform back on his priority list," Sen. Cornyn said.

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