This will create only additional pressures for additional legalization. That is the problem. These periodic legalizations then. in effect. would be almost a continuing repeal of the U.S. immigration laws. That is exactly what I see could occur. Legalization in the absence of more effective enforcement is very likely to increase the illegal flow. It was interesting as the Select Commission discussed setting a legalization date. We kept that confidential for a time when we picked January 1. 1980. as we did in the Select Commission. because we knew when people heard about a date. there would be a crush. a flow across the border saying. "Wait a minute. when did they set that date? When was that?" If there are any kind of communications procedures that outdo Ma Bell or drums or smoke signals or anything else. it is what is going on in the United States with immigration. People here are seeking to get their relatives here. especially those who have been standing in line. That is how it works.
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