Speech #940011007

Mr. Speaker. at the present time H.R. 257 legislation I have introduced to control the illegal aliens problem enjoys the support of 31 of my colleagues. In addition widespread support among labor unions and veterans organizations has also been received. Included among these endorsements are those of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. and the 20.000 members of the Retail Food Clerks Union. local 1500 of New York City. At a later date I will provide my colleagues with a full listing of cosponsors as well as endorsements. At this point in the RECORD I would like to insert an article on illegal aliens published by the Readers Digest. Although the article is more than 1 year old. It depicts the many aspects of the problem which my legislation addresses itself to. I urge my colleagues to read this article and note how the problem has grown in severity since December of 1973. I remain convinced that my legislation H.R. 257 proposes the most realistic approach for dealing with this problem. It is designed to both slow the influx of illegal alien entry. as well as return 1 million jobs to American workers. I urge and welcome your support. The Readers Digest article entitled "Our Mounting Wave of Illegal Immigrants" follows: [From the Readers Digest. December 19731