Mr. Speaker. I am bitterly disappointed that the House Democratic Leadership refuses to bring up the SimpsonMazzoli Immigration Reform and Control Act. The Senate has twice voted overwhelmingly for it. The House Judiciary Committee reported it out 4 months ago. The reason given for blocking consideration is literally unbelievable. We are all used to politics in the Congress. but never in my 15 years here have I heard a less credible explanation. To think the President would veto immigration reform in order to curry favor with Hispanic voters accepts fantasy over fact. selfish political gain over the national interest. I prefer not to believe it. The facts arethis administration endorses the Senatepassed version of SimpsonMazzoli. Immigration reform was the subject of the first Cabinet level task force of this administration in 1981 and has been forcefully pursued for over 2 years. It is no secret that our Hispanic colleagues and the leadership of some Hispanic organizations object to employer sanctions. the enforcement features of the bill. Their objection delayed consideration by this house in both the last Congress and in this one.
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