Session #101 · 1989–91

Speech #1010167642

Mr. President. this week over a dozen organizations reflecting a wide spectrum of political opinionfrom liberal to conservativejoined in issuing what they termed "a consensus plea" for increased immigration. As Congress continues to review the issue of immigration reform. launched again last year with passage by the Senate of S. 358. the Immigration Act of 1989. sponsored by myself and my good friend from Wyoming. Senator SIMPSON. I believe the points outlined in this appeal for immigration should be foremost in our debate. As the group states in their plea. "It is time to end the polarization around American immigration policy. Scholars and analysts from all sides of the political spectrum agree on its benefits. Let us move forward on the basis of this consensus." Mr.
Keywords matched
Immigration immigration

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Positive
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
90%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic contributor

Speaker & context

Speaker
EDWARD KENNEDY
Party
D
Chamber
S
State
MA
Gender
M
Date
1990-06-18
Speech ID
1010167642
Paragraph
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