As you well know. the State of Florida because of its location. is particularly susceptible to whatever decision this committee makes on this serious issue of legalization. I firmly believe that to grant amnesty to those who have resided here illegally would be a tragedy. Such a decision flies in the face of those who have waited for years to immigrate to this country legally and will make a mockery out of our immigration policy. If this amendment is not adopted. I would have to say to individuals waiting to immigrate to this country through legal channels. "Sorry. you lose. you should have sneaked through the borders. falsified your papers and kept a low profile." Mr. Chairman. illegal is illegal. I pose this question to my colleagues. "Is Congress prepared to take a stand against those who deliberately violate our laws?" Or are we going to resist the temptation to let our borders disintegrate and all semblance of control disappear?
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