That is why stalemate on the budget may be the trigger that elevates achieving economic growth through monetary reform to the top of the political agenda.
Mr. Sharansky, the former Soviet dissident, created a new political party, which won a large bloc of Knesset seats by arguing that only through free-market reform can Israel improve the situation of new immigrants and attract large numbers of additional immigrants.
Rubio has also said he's worried the legislation may be rushed through Congress -- a concern some observers say reflects political necessities as the Florida freshman balances his role in immigration reform with possible presidential ambitions.