Speech #1030055967

Mr. Chairman. the gentleman from Ohio mentioned a second ago that this country was allowing undocumented immigrants to become U.S. citizens. I would like to ask the question of the gentleman in a second. The reason I will ask is for the following reason: There is no doubt that there are problems at our borders. and there is a need to beef up the Border Patrol. but I am very disturbed and saddened by the debate that is taking place today because the emphasis is not on the immigrants who are coming in. It is on the illegal immigration that is occurring. and I think it is a very sad statement with all of us who are probably the children at some point of immigrants to try to paint the monster image on individuals who are coming to this country. rightfully or wrongfully. for the purpose of trying to have a better life. We must address the problem of undocumented immigration into this country. but we should not be attacking people and making them look like monsters as they come into this country. So I ask-