Mr. Chairman. H.R. 982 is a wellintentioned measure designed to discourage the employment of illegal aliens. I have considerable doubt that it will be efficacious in achieving this desirable objective since the committee has provided an easy escape for employers from the civil and criminal sanctions of the bill. But the problem to which the bill is addressed is of sufficient magnitude to justify my support for the procedure therein authorized on a trial basis. at least. notwithstanding the reservations which I hold. Quite apart from the wisdom of imposing civil and criminal penalties upon employers and referrers. and the debate concerning the possible discriminatory impact such procedures may have on certain racially identifiable Amerians.
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