Mr. President. the issue before us today is a familiar one. As my colleagues are well aware. this is the third time in as many Congresses that we have considered immigration reform legislation. On each of the previous occasions. I have cast my vote in favor of the legislation. and I will do so again today. Without question. we must take steps to stop the flow of illegal aliens across our border. The wellbeing of our citizens requires that. I believe the bill before us represents a serious effort to gain control of our borders. The increased funding for the Immigration and Naturalization Service for enforcement activities and the employer sanctions will both contribute to this control. There are those who argue against the need to impose sanctions against knowingly hiring illegal aliens. I believe. however. that the employer sanctions are the centerpiece of the bill. Without doubt. the promise or even the hope of employment and the economic gain that employment will bring is the strongest lure drawing illegals across the border.
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