I refer. Mr. Chairman. to that group of people we term "illegal aliens." In Texas these people are commonly called wetbacks. since to come to work in this country. many of them first had to swim the Rio Grande River. then walk mile after mile through our rugged brush country in search of field or factory. and a paycheck. Today. they are bent over harvests. elbow deep in sinks. cooped up in vans. hiding under bridges. and sleeping a dozen to a shack all across the countrypeople who came in hopeand live in fear. Some now have lived in the United Statesand in my district in Texasfor a generation. long enough to see children and grandchildren born into citizenship.
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