Session #97 · 1981–83

Speech #970258696

Mr. Speaker. the December 5 edition of the Wall Street Journal had a very revealing article on "Operation Jobs"-the administration backed project to oust undocumented workers from socalled higher paying. better Jobs. The article uncovers the fallacy that Americans are being pushed out of jobs now being held by undocumented workers. It also dispels the often held belief that those individuals are a drain on society. They are not. they are productive contributers to our economy and society at large. As I have said repeatedly. this country was built by immigrants. Their enthusiasm and faith in the American system is far from draining. its heartening. I am not advocating a lax immigration policy. but I do support a just and
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undocumented immigration immigrants

Classification

Sentiment
Positive
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
95%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic contributor

Speaker & context

Speaker
Unknown
Party
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Chamber
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State
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Gender
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Date
1982-12-07
Speech ID
970258696
Paragraph
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