All this requires. very narrowly. Mr. Chairman. is that every agency which accepts money under this new law shall have a written policy that they not provide services to illegal aliens. Now that is not exactly an onerous. overwhelming burden. but notice what we are told by the Democratic leadership: "This isnt the right place." "This isnt the right time." "Later." "Another circumstance." "Sometime." "Eventually." Mr. Chairman. that was not the case when we had to ram through a hundred dollars a week extra and redefine teenager to be 30 years of age because that was a program the Democratic leadership wanted. and that could be put on flood relief. But now we are told on a legitimate amendment applying directly to this bill. applying directly to agencies. only asking them to adopt a written policy. that they will not provide services to illegal aliens. that would be onerous. it is too early. too quick. too much. I would simply say to my colleagues. if you are serious about the flood of illegal aliens coming into this country. if you think illegal immigration is a serious problem. vote yes on the Baker amendment. If you want to keep procrastinating. if you want government and other agencies to continue to provide services to illegal aliens. then go ahead and vote no. But do not go home and tell folks that you did not have a chance to take a first step on what I think is a very serious and very important issue.
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