I rise in opposition to the amendment. I just want to make some brief remarks that I think pertain to what the gentleman from Texas said. A year ago the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Nationality had hearings in El Paso and Los Angeles on the problem of illegal immigration. Of course. the House just a few days ago passed our bill to put some curbs on illegal immigration into the United States. but there is one thing that I think we have to recognize: The problem of illegal immigration is a serious one in large part because of the miserable economic conditions south of the border. It Is in our own interest to help these people get on their feet so they can get jobs in their own countries. instead of having to come across our borders secretively and violate our laws in order to find enough to keep body and soul together. The United States does not exist in a vacuum. or behind a maginot line. and to imply that we have no interest in helping other countries of the world. particularly our neighbors to the south. would be unrealistic and irresponsible.
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