Mr. Speaker. in the final day of the lameduck session this House began consideration of a far reaching immigration reform bill. Although it failed to clear at that time. sponsors of the bill and its other proponents seem ready to try again to secure its enactment in the 98th Congress. There are very few who would not agree that the reform of our countrys immigration system is necessary and long overdue. I had some very serious reservations over the bill as it was considered by the House. specifically over establishment of a secure verification system and extending amnesty to illegal aliens already here. But clearly our country must take realistic steps to remove the tremendous economic incentives for people to enter our country illegally. Recently. an Illinois State legislator. Representative Penny Pullen. expressed her concerns over the immigration reform movement growing within this country. and forwarded to me a column by William Safire which provides real food for thought regarding this important issue. which I commend to my colleagues:
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