Pelosi Spokesman Response to Cantor Immigration Statement

Washington, D.C. – Drew Hammill, spokesman for Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, issued the following response to a statement from Republican Leader Eric Cantor on comprehensive immigration reform this evening:

"In response to the President's renewed call for action on comprehensive immigration reform, Congressman Cantor once again offered only excuses for inaction.  With 30 House Republicans on the record in support of comprehensive reform, Rep. Cantor's ridiculous statement this evening confirms that the Republican leadership continues to stand in the way of legislation that would pass the House immediately if allowed to come to the floor.

"It's time for Speaker Boehner and Leader Cantor to get out of the way, and allow immigration reform to become a reality."