the fiscal year, they will shut down the government along with many vital services that the american people depend on. the good news is within the past couple of hours, the united states senate, democrats and republicans, acted responsibly, by voting to keep our government open and delivering the services the american people expect. now it s up to the republicans in the house of representatives to do the same. i say that because obviously democrats have a great interest in making sure that these vital services continue to help the american people. so far, the republicans in the house of representatives have refused to move forward. and here s the thing. unlike the last time they threatened this course of action, this debate isn t really about deficits. in fact, our deficits are falling at the fastest pace that they have in 60 years.
democrats have a great interest in making sure these vital services continue to help the american people. so far, republicans in the house of representatives have refused to move forward. and here s the thing. unlike the last time they threaten this course of action, this debate isn t really about deficits. in fact our deficits are falling at the fastest pace they have in 60 years. by the end of this year we ll have cut our deficits by more than half since i took office. so that s not what this is about. and in fact if you have been following the discussion, the republicans in the house don t even make a pretense that s what this is about. instead the house republicans so concerned with appeasing the tea party that they ve threatened a government shutdown or worse, unless i gut or repeal the affordable care act.
democrats have a great interest in making sure the vital services continue to help the american people. so far, the republicans in the house of representatives have refused to move forward. here s the thing, unlike the last time they threatened this course of action, this debate isn t really about deficits. in fak, our deficits are falling at the fastest pace that they have in 60 years. by the end of this year we will have cut our deficits by more than half since i took office. so that s not what this is about. in fact, if you ve been following the discussion, the republicans in the house don t even make a pretense that s what this is about. instead the house republicans are so concerned about apiecing the tea parties they threatened a shutdown unless i repeal the
one issue that has not gotten a lot of media attention is immigration. just because the debate isn t in the headlines doesn t means the going away. we check in with frank luntz and the focus group of american voters. there isn t a more contentious debate in america than immigration. the battle between those who want small re forms, those who want a significant overhaul and some who don t want change at all. it is a tough conversation. people s tempers are flaring. i want to begin with an ad. i want you to dial test it. react second to second. i will ask you whether this ad truly connects to you in the discussion about immigration. let s look. a porous border threatening our security while millions live in de facto amnesty because washington does nothing. our borders and workers aren t protected and america is losing
one issue that has not gotten a lot of media attention is immigration. just because the debate isn t in the headlines doesn t means the going away. we check in with frank luntz and the focus group of american voters. there isn t a more contentious debate in america than immigration. the battle between those who want small re forms, those who want a significant overhaul and some who don t want change at all. it is a tough conversation. people s tempers are flaring. i want to begin with an ad. i want you to dial test it. react second to second. i will ask you whether this ad truly connects to you in the discussion about immigration. let s look. a porous border threatening our security while millions live in de facto amnesty because washington does nothing. our borders and workers aren t