Mr. Chairman. during these last minutes of the session we are considering an immigration bill. H.R. 7357. which deserves a better and careful consideration by all Members. Decades have slipped by since this body has passed a comprehensive immigration bill. As far as immigration policy goes we are still in the 1950s. Consequently. we have an existing immigration policy that does not address the immigration dilemmas of our day and age. It does not take a lot of study to realize that many of our policies are antiquated and therefore not suited to todays complexities. Our country desperately needs to get a handle on legal and illegal immigration. Reform is a must. I generally favor most provisions in this bill and feel that they are a step in the right direction.
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