S. 529. by a vote of 76 to 18. I anticipate todays vote will be similarly lopsided. Despite the broad. longstanding consensus that exists in the Senate for revamping our immigration laws. we have as yet been unable to reach agreement with the other body and send a bill to the President for his signature. I am optimistic that in this Congress. we will succeed. I trust that the Senates articulate. effective. and hardworking chief advocate for immigration reform. the distinguished assistant majority leader. knows he will have my full support in that endeavor. Immigration reform does not represent a turning away from our countrys long tradition as a land of immigrants. This Nation will always welcome the tired. hungry. and poor of other nations. We deeply value our ethnic diversity. believing the rich blend of cultural values strengthens and unifies us as a nation.
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