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 : After the 2012 elections , it seemed there was one issue that could unite Republicans and Democrats : reforming our nation 's broken immigration system so that more people like my grandparents could live the American Dream . Boehner 's use of Majority Rule is barrier to bipartisanship , thwarts will of the people .
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 .