*Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2010 *

**Statement on Immigration Reform **

*March 11, 2010 *

Today I met with Senators Schumer and Graham and was pleased to learn of their progress in forging a proposal to fix our broken immigration system. I look forward to reviewing their promising framework, and every American should applaud their efforts to reach across party lines and find commonsense answers to one of our most vexing problems. I also heard from a diverse group of grassroots leaders from around the country about the growing coalition that is working to build momentum for this critical issue. I am optimistic that their efforts will contribute to a favorable climate for moving forward. I told both the Senators and the community leaders that my commitment to comprehensive immigration reform is unwavering, and that I will continue to be their partner in this important effort.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Immigration reform*.*

*Names: *Graham, Lindsey O.; Schumer, Charles E*.*

*Subjects:* Congress : Bipartisanship; Congress : Members, meetings with President; Immigration and naturalization : Reform.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201000172.