I strenuously oppose creation of such a card and I believe that the vast majority of the American people do also. Such an ID card would be a gross invasion of privacy and a violation of the liberties secured to all citizens by the Constitution. Regardless of how legitimate the immediate need may be. such as immigration law enforcement. a national ID card. in the long run. could be used for appalling purposes. During consideration of a similar immigration reform measure 2 years ago. I offered an amendment which granted Congress a legislative veto power over any Presidential proposal to implement a national ID card. This year.
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