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 . Obama calls for unity on immigration, but not a 'grand bargain' Washington (CNN) -- While it is true that Boehner 's House has given us little reason to be optimistic and King 's rhetoric is contrary to the principles that make this country great , I still have hope for the future of immigration reform . Boehner 's use of Hastert 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 . Obama calls for unity on immigration, but not a 'grand bargain' Washington (CNN) -- Boehner 's use of Hastert Rule is barrier to bipartisanship , thwarts will of the people .