Chairman. I think it should be pointed out that the data that Mr. Simon used to promulgate massive increases in immigration is data from 1975 or before. and that data has been superseded by George BorJass volume. Second of all. I want to read once again a quote from Mr. Simon himself so that we do not have the false impression of this rosy picture of unlimited numbers of immigrants. This is from Mr. Simons book: There is no doubt that workers in some industries suffer immediate injury from the addition of worker immigrants in the same category. Mr. Simon suggested that immigrants be chosen more for their economic characteristics and less on the basis of family connection. Mr. Chairman. I favor increased numbers of immigrants. the administration favors increased numbers of immigrants. I think most of our colleagues probably support increased immigration as well. But not in the way that HR. 4300 dictates. The simple truth is that America cannot accommodate every single individual who wants to come into our country. as much as we would like to.
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