I wish to congratulate the distinguished Senator from Wyoming who has labored in this area that no one has dared tread for many. many years. He has done an outstanding job in a very. very difficult and sensitive area. Today I offer an amendment that seeks basic equity and fairness. S. 2222 would place approximately 600.000 people who have followed the law. made applications for their visa and who. in addition. are related to bona fide U.S. citizens and who have as their sponsors citizens residing in this Nation. In some cases. these applications date back to 1970. These 600.000 will be. for all intents and purposes. excluded and never have an opportunity to enter this country.