Chairman. I would hope that we would reject this amendment. I do not think there is anybody that can suggest this country does not have a serious problem with its immigration laws. and the security of its borders. However. to suggest that somehow this legislation is about immigration is to completely mislead the people of this country. Let us not suggest for a moment that we need not do something about our immigration laws. because I happen to believe that we do. I am probably a little more conservative on immigration than most of the Members on my side of the aisle. The fact is that this is a national service bill which is designed to provide opportunities for American citizens to share their experience. knowledge. and wherewithal with other Americans to help build communities. to take care of our natural resources. and to take care of the people of this country. The proponents of this amendment would have us believe that somehow this is a magnet. this is an attraction for people who would come to this country illegally.
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