Speech #990274720

My second amendment incorporated into the text of this bill is designed to stimulate border revitalization. It authorizes the President to negotiate with the Government of Mexico for the establishment of a free trade and coproduction zone in the United StatesMexico borderlands. A major reason we have such a problem with illegal immigration into this country is because of the dire economic circumstances being experienced in other countries. The problem is particularly acute in the United StatesdMexico border region. with adverse consequences for residents of both sides of the border. The purpose of this amendment is to stimulate production in the region on both sides of the border. A revitalized border zone would have several benefitsby stimulating the economy in the region it would provide jobs for Americans on the American side of the borderat the same time. by giving the economy on the Mexican side of the border a boost. it would help to halt the tide of illegal immigrants coming across the border in search of economic opportunity. I believe that immigration reform is of the utmost importancestemming the tide of illegal immigrants into this country is vital. My amendments address several important aspects of this billI urge my colleagues support for them.