Chaffetz Statement on Obama taking Executive Action on Immigration

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jason Chaffetz released the following statement in response to President Obama announcing he will take unilateral executive action on immigration:

“Tonight President Obama sent a message to the world: break our laws and you will be rewarded. This is a dangerous message to be sending. As long as the delays and penalties for navigating the legal process are more painful than the consequences of coming to the United States illegally, we will continue to have a problem regardless of how high or wide our fence is. Our immigration system is broken and in desperate need of reform. It cannot be fixed with a 'pen' and a 'phone.'

There are many common ground reforms that can be agreed upon but are held hostage to the demand of comprehensive legislation. All-inclusive bills are not the answer. We need to stop ignoring simple fixes and work together to find a long-term solution to this broken system.”

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