FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2012
Contact: Tom Pfeifer, (202) 225-5811
President again robs American workers
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-CA), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement, released the following statement on President Obama’s decision to grant work permits to 800,000 illegal immigrants.
“The President’s action today is a direct slap at the American worker. By giving 800,000 illegal immigrants work permits with no time limit or expiration date, he is telling American workers – millions of whom are unemployed through no fault of their own – that he does not care about their plight. Instead of working with Congress to help the private sector create jobs, the President continues to promote policies that rob Americans of their livelihoods.
“Under the Constitution it is Congress’ job to create immigration policy and it is the President’s job to enforce it. The House and Senate have repeatedly rejected the DREAM Act. Mr. President, enforce the law and stop making it harder for American workers to take care of their families.”
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