Through legalization procedures. this bill will dramatically alter the composition of our society and encourage longtime illegal residents of the United States to come forward and enjoy the benefits of our system of justice. Like most of my House and Senate colleagues. I recognize the great need for comprehensive immigration policy. I understand the great plans and strategies for closing the back door of illegal entry and opening the front door to legal immigration to the United States. I understand the necessity for weaving a tightknit fabric which includes certification for eligibility to work in the United States. penalty for abuse. and appeal processes for those mistakenly accused of disregard for the law. I believe we must have a legalization program which brings longtime U.S. residents out of the shadows of illegality. ultimately removing the underclass in our society which has existed far too long. I respect the efforts of my colleagues. particularly on the House Judiciary Committee and the Education and Labor Committee and Agriculture Committee. who have sought to tackle the very difficult problems of immigration reform. The cooperation of the House leadership should be equally applauded for allowing a liberal rule for debate so that. in these final hours. the voices of our pluralistic citizenry may be heard. In the end. however.
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