Session #98 · 1983–85

Speech #980210741

Mr. Chairman. I support this immigration reform bill which has already been passed by the Senate. This country has not had an immigration policy for 30 years. Chaos has reigned. There are an estimated 4 to 6 million illegal aliens working in this country. Nobody really knows the true number. I am in favor of the Immigration Reform Actbut recognize it as only a first step in trying to cope with the enormous immigration problem that is facing and will face this country in the future. Ours is a land of plentyespecially when compared to other countries. Not only are we blessed with freedoms. but also our economic abundance is considerable and our standard of living is higher. Is it any wonder that people of other nations. especially Third World nations. continue to want to come to America? Most illegal aliens are from Mexico. The economic differences of our two countries are great. The opportunity for illegal entry into the United States is easy.
Keywords matched
Immigration immigration illegal aliens

Classification

Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
95%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic threat

Speaker & context

Speaker
BILL NELSON
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
FL
Gender
M
Date
1984-06-12
Speech ID
980210741
Paragraph
#0
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