Session #98 · 1983–85

Speech #980210443

I thank the gentleman. Criminals and others who could not legally enter the country would not be eligible for legalization. In addition. the legalization period is limited. Eligible illegal aliens must apply for legalization during a oneperiod window. If they do not apply. they are automatically deportable under this bill. Fourth. we cannot afford to maintain a subrosa class of people who are afraid to come forward. Many of these aliens have been working hard and contributing to society. But the U.S. Government is losing tax dollars from this underground economy. In addition. unscrupulous employers take jobs from Americans and hire illegals at low pay. because right now there is no reason not to do so.
Keywords matched
deportable illegal aliens

Classification

Sentiment
Neutral
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
95%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic contributor Economic threat Legal / procedural

Speaker & context

Speaker
LAWRENCE SMITH
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
FL
Gender
M
Date
1984-06-12
Speech ID
980210443
Paragraph
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