Mr. Speaker. many of us have grave reservations over the Immigration Reform and Control Act as passed by the Senate recently. The House version of this legislation. H.R. 6514. offers no more reasonable approach to our immigration problems. Frustration and outright opposition are growing over the "amnesty" provisions in this legislation. S. 2222 contained an amnesty provision which will provide eventual permanent residence for all illegal aliens who entered the United States prior to 1980. Those who entered between 1977 and 1980 will have to wait 3 years. H.R. 6514 also contains an amnesty provision which will provide permanent residence to illegal aliens who entered before 1980although the wait for those who entered between 1978 and 1980 is only 2 years. With the millions of illegal aliens in this countryestimates range from 3 to 10 millionI ask everyone to consider these points: With nearly 11 million Americans out of work. and the attendant massive drain on Federal. State and local treasuries. can we afford to add to our work force and place an even greater burden on our social service programs? Do we really want to set the dangerous precedent of such a liberal "legalization" policy. thereby encouraging more illegal immigration? Have we considered that those allowed permanent residence will be bringing in their families. thereby compounding the numbers applying for residence?
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