USA TODAY
By David Jackson
November 27, 2012
President Obama practices some hemispheric diplomacy Tuesday, meeting with the incoming president of Mexico and taking about a major U.S. domestic issue: Immigration.
President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto stops by the White House late this afternoon.
"The United States remains committed to work in partnership with Mexico to increase economic competitiveness in both countries, promote regional development, advance bilateral efforts to develop a secure and efficient 21st Century Border, and address our common security challenges," says the White House schedule.
Obama and aides believe the recent election gives them a better chance for new immigration legislation, in part because Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney did no so poorly with Hispanic voters.
The White House wants an agreement that provides better border security as well as a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants who are already in the United States.
Republicans have insisted on a security-only bill, but may more amenable to new citizenship rules in an effort to build more support with Hispanics.
The White House note on today's meeting:
"The President will welcome President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto of Mexico to the White House.
"The President looks forward to meeting President-elect Pena Nieto and hearing about his vision for leading Mexico over the next six years. They plan to discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues during their Oval Office meeting.
"The President welcomes the opportunity to underscore the shared values and strong bonds of friendship between the United States and Mexico.
"The United States remains committed to work in partnership with Mexico to increase economic competitiveness in both countries, promote regional development, advance bilateral efforts to develop a secure and efficient 21st Century Border, and address our common security challenges. The Vice President will also attend this meeting. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting."
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