Mr. President. I rise in support of the conference report on legal immigration reform. This compromise legislation revises the basic system for allowing immigrants into the United States. America is a great country because of the diverse contributions made by the many ethnic groups who have come to our shores seeking freedom. hope. and opportunity. While we cannot absorb an unending stream of immigrants who wish to enter the United States. our immigration policy must be flexible and balance this countrys economic needs with its humanitarian traditions. Although there are some provisions in this comprehensive bill that concern me. I am thankful that this conference report provides protection for nationals from El Salvador.
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