Mr. President. in good conscience. vote to allow 700.000 additional individuals into this country every year. I cannot support the immigration of additional people who will compete with our own citizens for jobs. and already limited public resources. Mr. President. let me be clear. I understand the foundation upon which this country was formed. And I certainly understand the many contributions that certain future immigrants are sure to provide. I do not oppose immigration. per se. I do oppose increasing our immigration to the level that this legislation provides. When this bill was first adopted by the Senate. the immigration level was much higher900.000. I voted against the bill at that time. This bill is bettersetting an immigration level at 700.000 for the next 3 years. and a cap of 675.000 for years 1995 and onward. However. in my opinion. this increase and the accompanying drain on jobs. housing. food. medical care. and other necessary resources is just too great a burden to place on our own citizens. I believe that we must focus on our own national interests at this time.
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