George W. Bush calls immigration ‘a sign of a confident and successful nation,’ hopes for ‘positive resolution’ to legislative stalemate

George W. Bush said the nation was embarked on "an important debate" on immigration reform and expressed "hope there is a positive resolution to the debate." In a veiled warning to his fellow Republicans, he added, "I hope during the debate that we keep a benevolent spirit in mind, and we understand the contributions immigrants make to our country."