I have just listened to the majority leader. who has now left the Chamber. and also my friend. the floor manager of the bill. I know that the Senator from Illinois . was prepared to offer this amendment earlier in the day. When we came back. we were supposed to address the immigration bill at 11 oclock. There had to be some understanding to set aside the pending amendment. some understanding with the principle sponsor of that amendment. the Senator from Pennsylvania. At this point. I want to indicate. however. both to the majority leader and the floor manager. that I would not be prepared to entertain any consent agreement that the amendment of the Senator from Illinois is going to be the final amendment on the immigration bill. We did see a very dramatic alteration and change in this legislation late yesterday afternoon. I spelled out during the debate on the amendment of the Senator from California my concerns about the amendment and what it would do to the thrust of this legislative proposal.
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