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Obama on Independence Day: Remarks by the President at Naturalization Ceremony for Servicemembers and Military Spouses (The White House)

U.S. President Barack Obama pressed again for immigration reform Friday, as he welcomed 25 new U.S. citizens in a special Independence Day naturalization ceremony at the White House.

Obama said the new citizens - all U.S. service members or military spouses - are a reminder that America "is and always has been a nation of immigrants."  

Calling the current immigration system "broken," he pledged to do everything he can to make the system smarter and more efficient.

"We shouldn't be making it harder for the best and brightest to come here and create jobs here and grow our economy here. We should be making it easier," he said.

Obama blames Republicans for delaying action on immigration reform and says he is now pursuing ways he can act without Congress.

Obama's remarks Friday come as Americans celebrate the 238th anniversary of the country's independence from Britain.

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