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In his remarks, Obama acknowledged Republican complaints, but expressed no remorse. In fact, he defended his use of executive actions, saying he uses them only when we have a serious problem, a serious issue, and Congress chooses to do nothing.
He added, I dont prefer taking administrative action. Id rather see permanent fixes to the issues we face I would greatly prefer that Congress do something.
House Republicans have blocked action on multiple issues central to the presidents policy agenda in recent years, even in cases where a bipartisan majority appeared willing to move forward. Obama pointed out that it was a year ago this month that the Senate passed a bipartisan immigration reform bill which by most accounts would pass the House if it were brought to the floor for a vote, but which House leadership has effectively killed.
Obama said he had been willing to compromise on the Senate-passed immigration bill, parts of which he disliked, and that he would be willing to work with House Republicans if they would take action on legislation.
The only thing I cant do is stand by and do nothing while waiting for them to get their act together, Obama said. He pointed out that a bill that becomes law would override any previous executive actions that conflict with it.
If House Republicans are really concerned about me taking so many executive actions, the best solution to that is passing bills, he said. Pass a bill. Solve a problem. Dont just say no on something that everybody agrees needs to be done. Because if we pass a bill, that will supplant whatever Ive done administratively. Well have a structure there that works and it will be permanent and people can make plans and businesses can make plans based on the law. There will be clarity both here inside this country and outside. ....
Obama Practically Dares Boehner to Sue Him | The Fiscal Times
But the Right can't do that. They'd rather flush America down the fucking tubes than risk something positive happening while a Democrat's in office. Just like their useful idiots would cut off their nose to spite their own damned faces before they'd deal with reality.
He added, I dont prefer taking administrative action. Id rather see permanent fixes to the issues we face I would greatly prefer that Congress do something.
House Republicans have blocked action on multiple issues central to the presidents policy agenda in recent years, even in cases where a bipartisan majority appeared willing to move forward. Obama pointed out that it was a year ago this month that the Senate passed a bipartisan immigration reform bill which by most accounts would pass the House if it were brought to the floor for a vote, but which House leadership has effectively killed.
Obama said he had been willing to compromise on the Senate-passed immigration bill, parts of which he disliked, and that he would be willing to work with House Republicans if they would take action on legislation.
The only thing I cant do is stand by and do nothing while waiting for them to get their act together, Obama said. He pointed out that a bill that becomes law would override any previous executive actions that conflict with it.
If House Republicans are really concerned about me taking so many executive actions, the best solution to that is passing bills, he said. Pass a bill. Solve a problem. Dont just say no on something that everybody agrees needs to be done. Because if we pass a bill, that will supplant whatever Ive done administratively. Well have a structure there that works and it will be permanent and people can make plans and businesses can make plans based on the law. There will be clarity both here inside this country and outside. ....
Obama Practically Dares Boehner to Sue Him | The Fiscal Times
But the Right can't do that. They'd rather flush America down the fucking tubes than risk something positive happening while a Democrat's in office. Just like their useful idiots would cut off their nose to spite their own damned faces before they'd deal with reality.
