Mr. President. I oppose the amendment of the Senator from Georgia . Our policy should be to encourage compliance with FICA laws and withholding of Federal and State income taxes. The proposal of Senator MATTINGLY would only give more reason for an undocumented worker to cooperate in his or her exploitation by unscrupulous employers. Congress should promote compliance with our Social Security payroll tax laws and withholding of Federal and State income taxes. Finally. I note that to be eligible for Social Security. a worker must have paid in for 40 quartersthats 10 years. For a seasonal laborer. 40 quarters may be the equivalent of a lifetime of work.
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