Sometimes they are labeled using other phrases. but in point of fact we cannot hide two amnesty provisions in H.R. 4300. When we talk about amnesty. we are talking about rewarding law breakers and. in effect. penalizing law abiders. We are talking about giving amnesty to individuals who came to this country illegally. received amnesty and whose family members are now illegal aliens. Mr. Chairman. we are going to allow illegal aliens who are in this country as recently as January 1 of this year to stay here forever. Meanwhile. we are saying to the other individuals who are likewise permanent residents that. "If you have tried your best to obey the law. if you have said. Ill go through the regular process and wait my turn in order to get my family in." we are saying to them. "Youre a real dummy for obeying the law. You should have had your family come in illegally." Mr. Chairman. that is no message to send. If this bill becomes law. and the amnesty provision becomes effective. what we are saying to individuals Is. "If you have a family in this country. go on and come in illegally because sooner or later there will be another amnesty just like this one." That is 39059 09113 (PL 19) going to have an incredible magnet effect. and the result is going to be a dramatic increase in illegal aliens. I might remind our colleagues. Mr. Chairman. that right now. as we stand here. any individual who has a preference visa. any individual who is a permanent resident. can become a citizen in anywhere from zero to 5 years. and at that point automatically can bring in all immediate family members. So. Mr.
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