Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Obama at Cinco de Mayo Reception Says Immigration Reform Begins This Year

The Obamas hosted a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the White House.

Obama acknowledged the Phoenix Suns playing as the Los Suns today. Robert Sarver, the owner of the Suns, has criticized Arizona's new immigration law. All the players were game to play in Los Suns jerseys. Obama also said immigration reform begins this year:
Correcting any impression that he isn’t committed to comprehensive immigration reform, the president pledged “to begin work this year” on legislation – “and I want Democrats and Republicans with me,” he added – so the U.S. would be both “a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.” ABC