Biden, not Congress, responsible for action on immigration, U.S. House speaker asserts
Source: Nebraska Examiner
By: Jennifer Shutt - January 31, 2024 1:42 pm
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday used his first floor speech since taking hold of the gavel more than three months ago to call for immediate action to address undocumented immigration and border security, saying it’s a “moral” responsibility.
The Louisiana Republican, however, argued the task should fall to the White House, not Congress.
“While there may be some who think that it’s not a good time to act, I disagree,” Johnson said. “Good policy — like a strong border and securing our nation and defending our sovereignty — is always good politics.”
“It’s the right thing to do, it’s the moral thing, it’s the constitutional thing to do, it’s the common sense thing to do,” Johnson added. “I cannot for the life of me understand why the president won’t agree with that.”
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, gives his first floor speech since being elected to the leadership role. (Screenshot from U.S. House livestream)
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