Speaker. I wish to direct my colleagues attention to the following letter sent by the American Jewish Committee to the Speaker. It outlines that groups deep concerns over H.R. 1510. the immigration legislation. and urges that the Roybal bill. H.R. 4909. be given a committee hearing. I fully agree with the American Jewish Committees view that only the Roybal alternative addresses the problem of illegal immigration in a way that takes into account the concerns of minority communities. particularly Hispanics. about job discrimination resulting from sanctions. The legislation recognizes the need for stricter enforcement of labor laws as the more appropriate and reasonable course for discouraging the hiring of undocumented workers. The Roybal bill also maintains our policy of emphasizing family reunification. another area in which ethnic communities have a strong interest. As a cosponsor of H.R. 4909. I too believe that it should be given a fair hearing before any rule is granted for the consideration of immigration reform legislation. It deserves no less. The letter follows:
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