Mr. Bush Tells O’Donnell Not Passing Immigration Reform is One of His Biggest Regrets

Norah O’Donnell, anchor and managing editor of the CBS EVENING NEWS, talks immigration, politics, painting and more in a revealing interview with former President George W. Bush for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast on Sunday, April 18 (9:00 AM) on the CBS Television Network.

More of the interview will be presented, Tuesday, April 20, on the CBS EVENING NEWS with NORAH O’DONNELL (6:30-7:00 PM) and Wednesday, April 21, on CBS THIS MORNING (7:00-9:00 AM).

O’Donnell visited Mr. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush at their Texas ranch, south of Dallas. There, the 74-year-old opens up about his life after leaving office, his thoughts on the country, his painting and his new book, Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants.

In 2006, Mr. Bush gave an Oval Office address on immigration. He tells O’Donnell he’s ready to re-enter the debate on immigration - including lobbying his own party on the issue.

Here’s an excerpt of the interview:

NORAH O’DONNELL: Still nothing’s been done.

GEORGE W. BUSH: No, a lot of executive orders, but all that means is that Congress isn’t doin’ its job.

NORAH O’DONNELL: Is it one of the biggest disappointments of your presidency not being –

GEORGE W. BUSH: Yes, it really is. I campaigned on immigration reform. I made it abundantly clear to voters this is something I intended to do.

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