Senator STROM THURMOND. Without his guiding hand and tremendous support. we would have never gotten to this point. He has long been involved in immigration reform and his knowledge and expertise has helped me and other members of the committee to understand the consequences of this legislation. His personal interest in even the smallest details has amazed those who know the demands on his time. In addition both the President and the Attorney General have been directly involved in the development and progress of this bill. Their involvement has demonstrated the commitment this administration feels to immigration reform after so many previous administrations have ignored the problem and have been afraid to bite the political bullet. I would also like to mention one of the unsung heroes of the Senate in the immigration area. the former Senator from Kentucky. Senator Dee Huddlestonwho through many years of frustration and inaction by the body kept doggedly working to bring about these important reforms. Finally. it is important to note the fine staff work of the Immigration and Refugee Policy Subcommittee. Dick Day and Carl Hampe have labored tirelessly to ensure every "i" has been dotted and every "t" has been crossed. Without all of the efforts of these people. we would not now enjoy such a fine product. I hope we conclude this matter quickly and send the right message to the American publicthat we care about immigration reform.
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