Mr. Speaker. the SimpsonMazzoli bill is bad legislation. We do need immigration reform. but not a bill that is flawed. that is not sustainable. that discriminates against all Americans and. lastly. that is going to cause unnecessary bloodshed. There are Members in the other body who have equal reservations who will make sure that this bill is brought to the most intensive scrutiny. I ask those today who are working on these amendments that supposedly will cure the bill to come forth and tell us all what they are planning. Too much is at stake. and the midnight hour is no time to make deals that will be bad legislation for this country. I have pledged that the first priority in the next session for the Hispanic caucus will be an immigration bill that is sustainable. that deals with discrimination. that stops workers from coming into this country and hurting Americans in their jobs. but. lastly. a bill that is consistent with out traditions of compassion.
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