Some Members want a massive guestworker program. some want no foreign workers admitted at all. The committee chose instead of either of these extremes a controlled and workable H2 program. Some Members want no employer sanctions. others want to put any person who hires an undocumented alien out of business. The committee chose the reasonable middle by creating an escalating set of penalties. starting with only a warning to the first time offender. In short. the committee has achievedfor the most partthe solid middle ground position. I also hope Members will realize that this is not the last wordthe state of the art. It is a complete bill but does not solvenor is it intended to solve all immigration or discriminatory problems in the United States. The bill contains the essential elements of a reform effort. with goodies for all. I have looked through the amendments and realize that many of them have great appeal. But almost none of them have had any hearing or the detailed examination by my subcommittee and the full committee that I know this body would and should expect. I have already stated publicly and repeat today that during the next Congress. I will be prepared to undertake hearings on many other parts of the Immigration and Nationality Act which are outdated and need revamping. I hope that Members would not offer these special amendments since they will be given full consideration next Congress. In conclusion.
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