Mr. President. the Immigration Act of 1990 is an important step forward on many important issues. It contains major improvements in the fairness and openness of our immigration system. It will promote diversity. attract skilled labor and end the nightmare of illegal status for many hardworking persons who have already come to the United States seeking a better life. Immigrants do not come to our shore to get a free ride. They come here for the same reasons that our forefathers didto work. to build a new life. to contribute to America. The contributions of American immigrants to American prosperity and the richness of American life have been enormous. It is most unfortunate that the House and Senate conferees chose to attach extraneous provisions to this Important measure. provisions that were absent from both the House and the Senate immigration bills. Some provisions in this bill are deeply regrettable and. standing alone. would deserve strong oppositions. Indeed. the provisions relating to ideological exclusions and other provisions relating to due process rights. to name just two subject areas. are profoundly disturbing.
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