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end run around congress. even though he was asked repeatedly, he refused to say if he would repeal the order if hes elected in november. >> would you repeal this order if you became president? >> well, lets step back and look at the issue. >> what would you do about it? >> as you know, he was president for the last three and a half years, did nothing on immigration. >> but would you repeal this? >> well, it would be overtaken by events by virtue of my putting in place a long-term solut...

events, a long-term solution with a legislation that creates law that pertains to individuals such that they know what the setting will, not just for the term of the president but on a permanent basis. >> would you leave this in place while you worked out a long-term solution or nurepeal it? >> well look at it. id come into office, we need to get it done 0 a long-term basis and not a stop gap measure. >> romney didnt offer specifics what long-term decision he has in mind. think of the ...

President will allow the lawmakers to take the lead, especially when you look at this graphic of people involved from john mccain to lindsey graham and of course chuck schumer just to name two of the people there that the president will let these men work out the deal? >> i think thats right and this has been typical of this president. he has often let congress take the lead on things and in some ways folks on the hill frustrated with the sort of ceding that to the hill but it makes sense becaus...

Ground in florida, administration issued a directive allowing hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants to get a work per pit and stave off deportation. >> they penal allegiance to our flag. they are americans in their heart, in their minds, in every single way but one. on paper. >> reporter: presumptive republican nominee mitt romney also speaking to the latino group agreed with the sentiment but slammed it as a half measure. >> if im president, well do our best to have that kind of lon...

Absolutely everything. the gridlock really, i mean, i think, again, polls show most americans believe that the gridlock starts and ends with the republican party in washington. >> former labor secretary, robert reich. sir, its nice to see you this morning. thanks for your time. >> thanks, thomas. president obama is wrapping up his west coast swing with a major new plan aimed at helping americans getting crushed by student loans. and as you can see from these startling new numbers, help is real...