Mr. President. Lyndon Johnson stated during his 1964 State of the Union Address. we should be less concerned with setting immigration policy based on what country you come from and ask instead. "What can you do for our country?" Obviously. I agree fully. We simply must develop an immigration policy that is in the best interests of America. America as a whole. We must not have a policy based primarily on a desire of some citizens to be reunited with distant relatives. Mr. President. the pending amendment addresses the need of America by increasing the availability of skilledbased. business visas. in order to bring in people who are sorely needed by business and industry in this country. As a result. we can increase the productivity of our country and become more competitive in the world market. America needs a policy that encourages skilled workers and people with exceptional abilities tocome here. Unfortunately. our current system discourages them from immigrating because there is always a 1- to 3year wait for skillbased. businessrelated visas under the third or sixth preferences. I cannot tell you how many calls and letters I have had from my own State. from business and industry saying we need help bringing in more skilled workers. They say. "We need their skills but we cannot get through the barriers and the delays." So. obviously.
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