Mr. President. the Senate now has before It one of the most important measures considered by the Committee on the Judiciary this year. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1982 is directed at increasing control over both illegal and legal immigration. which has become a significant problem in this country. The distinguished Attorney General of the United States. William French Smith. in testimony before the committee on April 20. 1982. stated: It is now time for the Congress to act boldly and realistically by enacting comprehensive immigration reform in this session. The Administration continues in its firm commitment to this effort. The Attorney General feels strongly about this legislation. as do a majority of the members of the Committee on the Judiciary.
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