The committee chose the 1982 date. because it would be current but would not cover any aliens who. upon hearing of pending legislation. would make a mad rush across the border to benefit from it. Legalization serves two purposes. It brings the subrosa undocumented population of our country out of the shadows and lets them live as free human beings. no longer afraid to send their children to schools. to register and vote. to collect from a social security system to which they contribute. to get refunds on the tax dollars they have paid. to enjoy all the rights and freedoms that this Nation offers to lawful members of its society. The second purpose of legalization is to put our mistakes behind us by admitting that we have done a poor job in preventing illegal immigration and by resolving to wipe the slate clean so that the Immigration Service can concentrate on stopping future illegal immigration. Mr. Chairman.
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