Mr. President. the Senate. in approving S. 2222. is taking a needed and positive step toward gaining control over U.S. immigration policy. This legislation. although far from perfect in the view of many. does address the central problem of illegal immigration which has become a major social. economic. and political burden in many areas of our Nation. Mr. President. the various provisions of this measure. including employer sanctions. legalization. increased border enforcement. and limitations on legal immigration. will provide. in my Judgment. the tools for the Immigration and Naturalization Service to crack down on illegal immigration to this country. This legislation is the product of several years of consideration by the Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy. the Attorney Generals Task Force on Immigration and Refugee Laws. and the Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. In the forefront of this effort has been the Senator from Wyoming. Mr.
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