Boehner: Administration "Asleep at the Wheel" on Violence Along America's Border

Statement

Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) issued the following statement today following the Obama Administration's decision to sue the state of Arizona for enforcing its immigration laws:

"The violence on America's border is out of control, and the federal government isn't doing its job. The people of Arizona have a right to enforce their own laws, especially if the federal government is failing to live up to its responsibilities. The federal government shouldn't be suing Arizona -- it should be helping Arizona, and other states, to stop the crime and lawlessness along the border.
"States have a right and a responsibility to ensure order and the safety of their citizens -- especially when the federal government is asleep at the wheel. Arizona has been waiting for the Obama Administration to secure the border and enforce our federal immigration laws, and they are still waiting.

"America is a nation of immigrants. Throughout our history, we have grown and prospered because of the contributions of people from around the world who make their lives here. We whole-heartedly support and encourage legal immigration to America and welcome the hard work and dedication that immigrants bring to our country. However, the success of the American dream is also rooted in a respect for the rule of law and a nation that cannot control its borders cannot endure."

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