I hope that when we have had an opportunity to review the impact of legalization and the implementation of this legislation. we can return to a full consideration of this subject. We cannot undertake this until we have learned how many illegals will come forth and where they are. The chairman and other members of the Immigration Subcommittee will discuss other specific provisions of the bill in greater detail. However. I would like to address briefly the adjudication and asylum provisions which are of deep interest to several Members. I believe that the provisions in this bill have struck a delicate balance between advocates in favor of streamlining the adjudication process and those in favor of providing a full measure of due process. The provisions. in my judgment. are objective. fair. humanitarian. and above all. recognize our responsibilities under our international agreements relating to refugees. If this Congress does not pass this bill. it will have missed an opportunity to address a problem of vital concern to the American people. This bill is a positive step toward injecting greater fairness and humanity into our immigration policies and establishing control over our borders. This bill is supported by a diverse group of individuals and organizations. including several prominent national and local Jewish organizations. the U.S. Catholic Conference. the Business Roundtable. and the National Association Manufacturers.
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