I believe that the bill is unsatisfactory. Mr. President. immigration reform requires the balancing of some very important considerations. Immigrants must not be allowed to enter this country illegally. Steps must be taken to reduce their incentive to come here. But in the process of controlling illegal immigration. new legislation must not create a new form of discrimination against people with a legitimate right to be in this country. Furthermore. if immigration reform is to include the benefit of legalization for people with a long and stable residency in this country. such a program should begin at the same time as penalties against employers who hire illegal aliens. The two parts of the program should begin operating simultaneously or the fairness of the entire plan is undermined. I am voting against todays bill. but I hope that I will be able to support a more equitable compromise bill in the near future.
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