Carson City, Nevada - Governor Jim Gibbons today demanded that President Barack Obama and his Administration take immediate steps to enforce federal immigration laws. "Guarding the borders of our great Nation is a federal responsibility that this Administration is ignoring," Gibbons said, "Federal inaction is compelling states like Arizona to take state action and forcing state taxpayers to foot the bill."

Recent statements from President Obama suggest he is trying to make immigration enforcement a political issue. "This President and this Administration, including Congressional Leaders Senator Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, are shamelessly pandering for political gain, Gibbons said. "These people should start acting like leaders and start enforcing federal laws." Governor Gibbons added, "Instead, they blame others for their own ineffectiveness."
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