This amendment allows domestic Industries to put in place those for. eign workers who are suitably trained and experienced to take the place of pilots and flight attendants. and discourages the practice of hiring unqualified foreign workers during strikes. as was experienced during the TWA strike In 1986. As I have often stated in the fight to pass this legislation. if these industries want to hire replacement workers during strikes. they are free to do so. However. they should hire Americans. At long last. this loophole in our immigration laws will be closed In a manner that leaves affected industries some flexibility. It is a balanced approach that will work for all concerned. Thank you.
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Hiring unqualified foreign workers during strikes.