Speaker. may not. in fact. sense this anxiety. but many do. and if we are to achieve a balanced bill we must be cognizant of these fears and provide real statutory protections and not just promises of protection. Second. there must be established a fair and equitable legalization program which will run concurrently with any initiation of employer sanctions. To do less is to deny the acting premise of the select commission itself. that legalization is a realistic response to the problem of illegal aliens. The importance of this synergetic relationship was clearly set forth during last years consideration of H.R. 1510 by the former Attorney General of the United States. Hon. William French Smith. in his testimony before the Subcommittee on Immigration. Refugees. and International Law of the Committee on the Judiciary of the U.S. House of Representatives. and I quote: This bill would provide an opportunity to acquire legal status for those illegal aliens who have shown a commitment to becoming permanent members of our society. It is a sensible and humane approach. Although some have criticized legalization as a reward for lawbreakers. it represents a practical decision that is consistent with effective law enforcement.
Keywords matched
Refugees Immigration illegal aliens