Mr. Speaker. discussion today is not on the merits of the immigration bill. whether or not you support this bill. the discussion today is whether we should bring the issue to the floor for consideration. For years. our constituents have requested immigration reform. Everyone knows there is need for stricter laws and the question appears to be. Are we willing to do anything about the problems? The Census Bureau estimates there are 3.5 to 5 million illegal immigrants now in the United States. about 500.000 entering each year. The last comprehensive change in American immigration policy was made in 1952. Since that time. studies have been made. bills have been introducedeveryone agrees there is need for immigration reformthe debate is on the method of reform. Are we willing to make the effort? I believe the influx of illegal immigrants into our borders has gotten out of control and we must do something. It is up to Congress to answer the appeals of our constituency and regain control of U.S. immigration policy. The easy way is to do nothingit is time to tackle the issue head on. Let us address our immigration problems. Let us consider the immigration bill.
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