Mr. President. I applaud the efforts of the Senator from Wyoming to achieve a comprehensive bill for reform of our immigration laws. I realize how difficult it is to put together a package which attempts to satisfy many different interest groups. and at the same time addresses the very real problems posed by a massive influx of immigrants into our society. I admire the dedication and persistence of my colleague from Wyoming. and I appreciate his efforts in this task. However. having said that. I must add that I have serious reservations about this legislation in its current form. I am very mindful of the need for reform of our immigration laws. and I had very much hoped that a bill would emerge from our deliberations here which I could support without reservation. Regrettably. because of certain amendments which have been added to this legislation. particularly with regard to allowing a massive influx of "guest workers" which would create a reprise of the failed Bracero Program of an earlier era. I can no longer support this legislation in its current form.
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