Mr. Speaker. I rise today in opposition of the rule for H.R. 1510. the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The restrictive rule proposed for governing floor debate on H.R. 1510 makes it highly unlikely that a fair or effective bill will emerge from the House floor. This is the most important immigration legislation to come before the House in 20 years. It is unacceptable that we are being asked to vote on the bill when we have not yet had the opportunity to review a copy of the complete rule nor the list of printed amendments. It is not the need for immigration reform that I am disputing. rather at issue is how this country will control immigration. Given the complexity of this issue. it is vital that each Member be afforded ample time to fully present. debate and resolve the issues presented by the current legislation. This rule simply does not provide adequate time to do so.
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