Until now , fear-mongering drove immigration policy and overhaul was ignored . Richardson : While nobody is celebrating the poor economy and the lack of jobs , the reality that illegal immigration is n't seen as a `` crisis '' at the moment , gives us the opportunity to have a reasoned debate , without the unnecessary rhetoric , and finally enact a comprehensive immigration plan . With illegal immigration down , GOP realizes it needs to address Hispanics . He says we need path to citizenship , border security , guest worker plan , DREAM Act . Obama : We're going to do that in a comprehensive way. The onus is on Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration plan .
Until now , fear-mongering drove immigration policy and overhaul was ignored . Richardson : With illegal immigration down , GOP realizes it needs to address Hispanics . He says we need path to citizenship , border security , guest worker plan , DREAM Act . Obama : We're going to do that in a comprehensive way. The onus is on Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration plan .