It is time that we look at these States and say that we have got to pick up the tab for the expenses that we are causing these States. This is a small step. Admittedly. if none of these refugees come in under this particular bill. there will be zero expense. If there is expense. it is subject to appropriation. But this gives the Congress an opportunity to say if we cause the expense to the Stateand we are not just talking about 8 months. as Mr. MAZZOLI quite properly spoke of. in existing lawwe are talking about going on beyond that. Mr. Speaker. it is about time that we accepted responsibility as those that are responsible for the immigration laws of this country. that we also take some of the responsibility for the cost that we are shoving off onto all of the States. Congress will have an opportunity in just a few minutes to vote on this. and I urge passage of this amendment. It is vital. believe. to many of the States. not Just the State of Florida.
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