The White House said such an accusation was simply a cover for Boehner's inability to corral his members behind a push for immigration reform.
White House Hits Back At Republicans On Immigration 'Trust'
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February 7, 2014

Via AFP:

The White House Friday hit back at Republican claims that a long delayed overhaul of America's immigration system is stalled because President Barack Obama cannot be trusted to carry it out.

Republican House Speaker John Boehner on Thursday poured cold water on hopes that an immigration bill could finally pass this year, saying that his restive conservative caucus did not have confidence the president would implement any legislation.

But the White House said such an accusation was simply a cover for Boehner's inability to corral his members behind a push for immigration reform that Rep...

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