Mr. Chairman. I rise in strong support of H.R. 4300. the Family Unity and Employment Opportunity Immigration Act. I wish to offer my most sincere appreciation to the gentleman from Connecticut . the chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee. and the gentleman from Texas . the chairman of the full Judiciary Committee. for their tireless efforts in crafting this legislation and bringing it to the floor for consideration. They are to be commended for their fine work and dedication. Mr. Chairman. H.R. 4300 represents a major reform of our Nations antiquated and inadequate Immigration policies. This muchneeded and longoverdue piece revision of our Nations immigration policies will ensure a more equitable legal immigration system. which will provide for family unification and greater diversity in immigration. The measure will also be helpful in facilitating greater immigration from historic sources. such as Ireland. the homeland of my parents. Mr. Chairman. as so clearly stated by the Wall Street Journal in a recent editorial: [tihe case of greater immigration is overwhelming on both economic and spiritual grounds. As a matter of spirit. immigrantsusually the best and most ambitious from other landsenliven our society. We need more Immigrants because we want to live In a dynamic. creative society 0 0 * As for material benefits. no other Issue unites economists from across the political spectrum. Eighty percent said immigrants have had a "very favorable impact" on U.S. economic growth In the 20th century. No one judged any negative effect. Mr. Chairman. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 4300. We must set aside unsubstantiated fears about immigration. and we must accept this very well thought out and urgently needed revision of our Nations immigration polices.
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