Governor Kitzhaber: As Oregonians, We Believe in a Fair Shot for Everyone

Statement

Governor Kitzhaber released the following statement on President Obama's executive action on Immigration.

"President Obama took appropriate action tonight, showing leadership in moving this country's immigration laws in the right direction. As Oregonians, we believe in a fair shot for everyone. The President's message reflects those values of fairness and honors basic human rights. This isn't the first time that a president has taken action on a national level - both Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush took similar steps. While I welcome the President's executive action on immigration, this action is - unfortunately - only a stop gap. It remains to be seen whether Congress will step up, do what's right, and pass meaningful immigration reform, or whether it will continue to play politics with the lives of millions who have been living, working, and contributing to our communities for years."

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