Session #98 · 1983–85

Speech #980213804

But that is exactly what this bill is attempting to do. This Roybal amendment remedies this situation. Part of the problem of undocumented workers is the failure of this Government to enforce the laws presently on the books that are designed to prevent undocumented workers and prevent illegal immigration... If our labor laws and our immigration laws were fully enforced as they should be. the crisis we face with undocumented workers and illegal aliens would be substantially less severe than it is. Having recognized and acknowledged the shortfall in enforcement of labor laws. it is only logical that we take steps to improve enforcement and compliance. It is not logical to impose on the present. admittedly faulty system of labor laws. a new system of employer sanctions which is accompanied by even more problems.
Keywords matched
undocumented immigration illegal immigration illegal aliens

Classification

Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
100%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic contributor Legal / procedural

Speaker & context

Speaker
KENT HANCE
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
TX
Gender
M
Date
1984-06-14
Speech ID
980213804
Paragraph
#0
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