If I could summarize it. I think basically it comes down to this: We recognize the reality that a large percentage of the present labor force. particularly in the perishable agricultural industry. are made up of illegal immigrants. If you look at this legislation. in particular the sanctions that are part of this legislation. clearly the whole intent of the legislation is to try to prevent illegal immigrants from coming into the country. If those sanctions are successful. then that labor force will no longer be present. If those who are legalized as a result of this legislation remain in the fields. remain as farm workers. under my proposal we would not reach out for any other temporary workers because. indeed. we would have a domestic work force.
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