The Washington Times Op-Ed
by Senator Jeff Sessions (Alabama)
President Bush's speech Monday night was the first by a president to take some noteworthy steps to fulfill his oath to "ensure that the laws are faithfully executed." But, no mistakes can be made here. The American people are engaged, alert and dubious.
They have called for an immigration system where laws are enforced for decades, and no president has paid the slightest attention. Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Bush have talked the game but have never made any serious efforts to ensure enforcement. Many blame Congress, and Congress certainly deserves blame. But it is the president — the executive branch — that must enforce laws, not Congress.
Posted by Richard at May 17, 2006