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Island when my father was recruited to work at a Textile Factory there. My parents, like the parents of those who might be eligible for deferred action under the president s executive authority, came here in pursuit of the American Dream for their children. Last month, president obama announced policy changes that bring muchneeded humanity and transparency to our immigration system. The president s actions are well within the scope of his authority. He is relying on the doctrine of prosecutorial discretion which you heard about which provides the department of Homeland Security as well as ever...

Fully to our society. Reasonable minds might disagree on the politics or whether this is even real good policy. But what issen deniable is that the status quo is wholly unacceptable. Lupita, the brave 13yearold who is in the audience today, understands the psychological trauma the threat of deportation can cause. I met her over eight years ago when her father was detained in a large Los Angelesarea raid. During the years that followed, lupita suffered and struggled. Most americans understand that u. S. Citizens like lupita need their parents to help them grow. The president s actions are good ...

To make a 30second comment on what you just said. I am not going to yield to you. Im going to ask my questions of the gentlemen. The president has dispensed the law, suspended the law until he says otherwise. That is not what you normally think of as prosecutorial discretion, typically involves suspensions of criminal law, not the Immigration Laws, at least the civil aspects of immigration. And president obama sites an opinion of the justice Departments Office of Legal Council to justify his executive legalization of millions of unlawful aliens. Isnt it true that the Legal Counsel doesnt have ...

Deciding on whether to extend it. What is your opinion on the program. Should lawmakers and the program or extended . If you think they should end it, 202 7488001 is what you should dial. If you think they should renew the program, 202 7488000. We are also on twitter at cspanwj. We are also on facebook at facebook. Com cspan. Or you can send us an email at journal cspan. Org. We will cover all the action live tomorrow beginning at 4 00 p. M. For now, we are joined by stephen of u. S. News world report ago why does the senate have to be in session on sunday . What will they be debating . Guest ...

As they strive to govern this land, guide them, o lord, with the pillars of humility and respect. Help them to live up to the legacy of those who have come before and to always honor those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep this nation strong and free. Remind all citizens of our great nation to put people over politics, to elevate democracy over dogma, to value discussion over discord and to cultivate compromise instead of conviction. Bless the members of this hallowed body with the knowledge that what binalds us together is stronger binds us together is stronger than w...