President. improper apportionment deprives citizens of their right of selfdetermination through the ballot box. Mr. President. my proposal is simple in structure. It merely directs that the Secretary of Commerce shall make adjustments in total population figures as may be necessary. using such methods and procedures as the Secretary determines appropriate. in order that aliens in the United States in violation of immigration laws shall not be counted in tabulating population for purposes of reapportionment. As our Nation prepares for the 1990 census next year. it is important that fairness and equity not fall by the wayside in our assessment of demographics. The issue is far too important to many people.
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