Until now , fear - mongering drove immigration reform and overhaul was ignored . Obama : The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that we have nearly 1 million fewer illegal immigrants living in America than we did in 2007 . With illegal immigration down , GOP realizes it needs to address Hispanics . He says we need changes to citizenship , border security , guest visa plan , Patriot Act . Richardson : The onus is on Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration plan .
Until now , fear - mongering drove immigration reform and overhaul was ignored . Obama : With illegal immigration down , GOP realizes it needs to address Hispanics . He says we need changes to citizenship , border security , guest visa plan , Patriot Act . Richardson : The onus is on Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration plan .