President Bush hammered Obama for unilateral action , but past Republican presidents have been similar . She said , however , Obama 's move was unique because of `` the broadness of the scope and the lack of individualized assessments , '' and because Obama was expanding access to work permits . George H.W . Bush , who both offered relief to undocumented during their presidencies . Former Bush administration official says there 's ` ` consensus '' from both parties on the issue .
President Bush hammered Obama for unilateral action , but past Republican presidents have been similar . George H.W . Bush , who both offered relief to undocumented during their presidencies . Former Bush administration official says there 's ` ` consensus '' from both parties on the issue .