Bush unsure of immigration timetable
Bennett Roth
HEARST NEWS
Sep 18, 2006
President Bush restated his support for broad immigration reforms but conceded Friday that he did not know when Congress could reach agreement on an issue that has badly split Republicans.
Lawmakers are expected to leave work at the end of the month to campaign in the upcoming congressional elections without taking action on the comprehensive legislation that the president has advocated.
The president was noncommittal when asked at a Rose Garden news conference if lawmakers should revisit immigration in a lame-duck session after the November election or wait until the new Congress convenes next year.
"I don't know the timetable. My answer is as soon as possible," said Bush.
