Steve King says his grandparents fled persecution in Russia to seek promise of U.S . He says post - election hopes that the parties would unite over immigration reform have dimmed . He says Rep. King has insulted Latinos ; Boehner - led GOP uses procedural tactics to sway vote . Israel : Boehner 's use of Majority Rule is barrier to bipartisanship , thwarts will of the people .
Steve Israel says his grandparents fled persecution in Russia to seek promise of U.S . He says post-election hopes that the parties could unite over immigration reform have dimmed . He says Rep. King has insulted Latinos ; Boehner-led GOP using procedural tactics to deny vote . Israel : Boehner 's use of Hastert Rule is barrier to bipartisanship , thwarts will of the people .