And that 's very encouraging , '' Obama said , later adding : `` This time , action must follow . NEW : President Obama : ` The United States is a strong and proud nation that has always been willing to lead the world in its own defense. Sen. Rubio warns Obama against a `` bidding war '' for easier green cards . Eight senators , four from each party , have laid out a bipartisan blueprint for reform . House legislators are also said to be working on a bipartisan immigration plan .
NEW : President Obama : ` The United States is a strong and proud nation that has always been willing to lead the world in its own defense. Sen. Rubio warns Obama against a `` bidding war '' for easier green cards . Eight senators , four from each party , have laid out a bipartisan blueprint for reform . House legislators are also said to be working on a bipartisan immigration plan .