Speech #980219545

In my judgment. this bill is a carefully crafted and delicately balanced approach. There are those who say that we should do nothing at this time but we have delayed for years with no better solution being advanced. There are those who say that employer sanctions are unfair and unenforceable but. it may be the only effective disincentive to illegal immigration. and the House has gone to great lengths to safeguard individual rights. And there are those who say that legalization is wrong. but we must take action to address the inequities and exploitation that some 10 millions of decent. hardworking aliens have suffered because they live outside of the law. It is not right in the fear that some discrimination might possibly happen. to keep 10 million aliens hiding in fear and frustration.