As the lead negotiator for the Nations Governors. he negotiated a good deal and the States and local governments have kept faith. States and local governments have carried out their end of the deal. and they continue to provide the services envisioned under IRCA. The States. were hesitant to embrace any amnesty program that did not protect them from the spiraling costs associated with this new population. Serving in the California Senate at the time. I recall vividly the internal debate. Home to a growing population of illegal immigrants. we saw the merits of providing amnesty. On the other hand. we feared the fiscal impact of such a policy. There were similar debates in other States.
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