Mr. Speaker. later this week the House is scheduled to consider H.R. 7357. the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1982. As one Member observed during my recent appearance before the Rules Committee on this bill. "there is no such thing as a perfect immigration bill." The reason is simple. Immigration has always been a highly emotional and controversial subject and one that directly or indirectly affects the life of every American. I certainly agree that there is no such thing as a perfect immigration bill and H.R. 7357 is no exception. At the same time. it does represent the best that can be developed. It is fair. It is just and it is balanced. Its enactment is essential if Congress is to meet its obligation to construct a reasonable and humane immigration policy. If Congress does not act on this urgently needed legislation. it may be subject to a good deal of public criticism for Its failure to address an issue of vital concern to the vast majority of American people. Further. its passage is necessary if we are to protect the Jobs of American workers. particularly during this time of record levels of unemployment.
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