I just think that this debate has taken a wrong turn. It is a debate that has gone to those who have to those who have not. I know that every one of the persons who have spoken are people who have over the years demonstrated their commitment to this Nation. and I Just want to make it very clear that when you start to talk about refugees as opposed to those who are American citizens as far as many of us are concerned. the fact of the matter is. if there is need in this country it should not matter. it should not matter. Whether we are talking about a person who has Just arrived and cannot speak English in some Midwestern State like Minnesota or those who live in a community like mine. and I would hope that those who are listening to this debate understand that it is not one against the other. but that we are all in this together. I want to commend both my colleague from Kentucky and my colleague from California. Over the last several years. we have been diametrically opposed on questions of Immigration. but I must say here. as I listen to the debate. whether it is a LUNGREN from California. a MAZZOLI from Kentucky. a FRANX from Massachusetts. that I am proud that this debate is taking the form that it has and that once again. those of us who have had an opportunity here in this Congress understand the plight of those new arrivals.
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