Obama: Being An American Not A Matter Of "Blood Or Birth"
"Being an American is not a matter of blood or birth, it's a matter of faith," President Obama declared at a speech he gave on immigration.
Obama also blamed "resentment" to new immigrants on poor economic conditions.
"Now, we can't forget that this process of immigration and eventual inclusion has often been painful. Each new wave of immigrants has generated fear and resentments towards newcomers, particularly in times of economic upheaval," Obama said.
