Politics
DREAM Act critic moving to position of power in Congress
Loading ...In the waning days of the lame duck Congress, when Democrats clamored for a citizenship bill for young, illegal immigrants who want to go to college or join the military, Texas Rep. Lamar Smith led conservative opposition and called the DREAM Act an “American nightmare.”
The charge inflamed the left and brought harsh criticism of the San Antonio Republican, who said his remarks were born of conviction.
“As far as I am concerned, I am acting on the best interest of Americans,” Smith said unapologetically. “Because we disagree, I’m sure my name is taken in vain sometimes.”
As a member of the House minority for the past four years, Smith’s views were often ignored. But not anymore. When Republicans take control of the House of Representatives this month, Smith will become the GOP point person on immigration as chairman of the powerful Judiciary Committee.
As chairman, Smith says he will shelve comprehensive immigration reform proposals sought by Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush and work instead to ensure enforcement of current immigration laws by the Obama administration.
Continue Reading at Houston Chronicle.
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