Speech #970243418

They are both exceptional people and have the attributes which would make them exemplary American citizens. Had Mrs. Marfori entered the United States by some other means. legal or illegal. she would now be eligible to apply for relief under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Since. because of her parole. she is excludable and not deportable. this relief is denied her. She would not qualify for any amnesty proposal as yet presented to the Congress because she is not deportable and is not an illegal alien. I find myself in the position of considering legislation which would offer amnesty to perhaps millions of aliens who have entered the United States illegally. remained here illegally and worked here illegally while the Marforis who have never been out of legal status are prohibited from adJustment of status. Because there was no way under existing or proposed law to resolve the Marfori immigration difficulties. I introduced S. 191 in January of 1981 and the bill was passed by the Senate on October 27. 1981. The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee which reported the bill favorably in May of this year.