Mr. Chairman. this week we are considering the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1982. This is an important. complex. and farreaching piece of legislation. and I think it important that Members consider this bill with great care and caution. Before discussing the detailed provisions of the bill. I would like to state my philosophy on the underlying issues before us. To me. immigration to this country is not a problem. indeed. it is a source of our strength. our vitality. and our tradition of freedom and diversity. The question then. is not how to cut off or limit immigration. Our task is to resolve problems in the administration of our existing laws. and eliminate any inequalities or unfairness in the current system. In attempting a comprehensive reform of the immigration laws. the sponsors of this legislation have taken on a large and difficult task. While I admire their energy and determination. the product now before us has several importantand I believe fatalflaws. In addition. the version of this legislation already passed by the other body has additional problems. which we can not be certain would be resolved as we would wish in a conference committee working against the strict time limits of the approaching end of this Congress.
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