Obama: Congress Prevents Fully Staffed Supreme Court

The transcript discusses the need for bipartisan immigration reform, highlighting Congress's inability to act due to partisan politics. It emphasizes the importance of a fully staffed Supreme Court and criticizes the use of immigration issues as a political tool during election years. The speaker argues against unrealistic solutions like mass deportation and building walls, advocating for a balanced approach that respects both the law and the nation's immigrant heritage.

What is the main reason bipartisan immigration reform is not progressing in Congress?

• Lack of public support

• Congress's unwillingness to perform basic duties

• Insufficient funding

• Opposition from the Supreme Court

Why is it important for the Supreme Court to have a full bench?

• To ensure faster decision-making

• To maintain the impartiality and integrity of the justice system

• To increase the number of cases heard

• To reduce the workload of current justices

What political tactic is often used during election years regarding immigration?

• Encouraging open borders

• Promoting free citizenship

• Scaring people with terms like amnesty

• Offering tax incentives for immigrants

What is the critique of the idea of deporting 11 million people?

• It is supported by most Americans

• It is already in progress

• It is too costly and impractical

• It is a new proposal

What does the speaker suggest is the real amnesty?

• Granting citizenship to all immigrants

• Leaving the broken system unchanged

• Deporting undocumented immigrants

• Building a wall