WASHINGTON
— Republicans on Thursday vowed a swift and forceful response to the executive
action on immigration that President Obama is to announce in a prime-time
address, accusing the president of exceeding the power of his office and
promising a legislative fight when they take full control of Congress next
year.
Senator
Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who will become majority leader in January, said in
a speech on the Senate floor Thursday morning that Mr. Obama would regret
choosing to ignore the wishes of the American people.
“If
President Obama acts in defiance of the people and imposes his will on the
country, Congress will act,” Mr. McConnell said just hours before the president
was scheduled to speak to the nation on television. “We’re considering a
variety of options. But make no mistake. Make no mistake. When the newly
elected representatives of the people take their seats, they will act.”
Mr.
McConnell did not say what options Republicans were considering, but the party
is sharply divided about how far to go in trying to thwart Mr. Obama’s action.
Many Republicans are looking for ways to cancel funding to the government
agencies that would oversee the implementation of the president’s order.
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