We are proud because these words symbolize the strength of this Nation. a strength that draws its might from the diversity of its people. Mr. Speaker. today. this very strength that is the foundation of these United States faces its greatest peril. the proposed elimination of the fifth preference immigration status. The fifth preference. as I am sure many of my colleagues are aware. is the immigration statute which enables the brothers and sisters of American citizens and permanent residents regardless of marital status. to petition for entry into the United States. Currently. however. this provision faces extinction under S. 2222 and is being irrevocably altered in H.R. 6514. While I am in total support of the complete restoration of the fifth preference.
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