A vote against my amendment can reasonably be interpreted as a vote against the proper representation of individuals at the Federal level. I believe the message is clear. I must reiterate that the proffered amendment is not designed to be an antiimmigration proposal. It is not designed. implicitly or oxplicitly. to hinder the legal immigration process. However. it is designed to ensure proper apportionment so that all citizens will receive the opportunity to be heard. The opportunity for active participation in governing through an undiluted ballot box is part and parcel of Government in America. Consequently to realize this opportunity. the undocumented alien. the illegal alien. must not be counted for apportionment purposes. My proposal does not impede upon the constitutional protections that have been legislatively sanctioned and Judicially recognized to apply to undocumented aliens as well as to citizens and resident aliens. The mere inclusion of illegal aliens in census figures for House of Representatives apportionment purposes violates the notion of selfgovernment and eradicates the communitys process of political selfdefinition. This occurs when affected States voting strength is weakened and qualified voters are placed in an impracticable pos!tion visavis qualified voters of States with a large undocumented alien population. Thus Improper apportionment deprives citizens of their right to selfdetermination through the ballot box. Mr.
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