Jan Brewer Reacts To President's Immigration Speech

Jan Brewer Reacts To President's Immigration Speech
US President Barack Obama chats with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (L) upon arrival at Phoenix International Airport on August 6, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Obama is in Phoenix to speak on home ownership for the middle class. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama chats with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (L) upon arrival at Phoenix International Airport on August 6, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Obama is in Phoenix to speak on home ownership for the middle class. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

PHOENIX A call Thursday by President Obama for the Republican-controlled House to approve immigration reform this year is getting a decidedly cool reception from Gov. Jan Brewer.

In remarks at the White House, the president said dealing with the issue is good for both the economy and national security.

“It’s good for our people and we should do it this year,” he said.

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