It is imperative that the Congress act to stop people from getting behind the wheel of an automobile when they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Presently. Federal law compels the deportation of an alien who has been convicted of committing certain criminal offenses. For example. if an alien is convicted of a crime involving "moral turpitude" which. under case law includes such crimes as murder. rape. robbery. and assault. then that alien can be deported. However. if an alien drives while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. and he or she kills or seriously injures an innocent victim. the alien cannot be deported. Mr. President. this bill does not change the procedures for deportation. This bill simply adds another class to the current list of deportable aliens. The Mothers Against Drunk Driving strongly advocate the necessity of this amendment to reflect societys intolerance for drunk driving and its consequences. Mr. President. I believe that this amendment will serve the important purpose of deporting those who kill or injure an innocent victim when he or she chooses to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I urge my colleagues to accept this important amendment.
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