Mr. Speaker. today I am Introducing legislation recently transmitted to the Congress by President Clinton. titled the "Expedited Exclusion and Alien Smuggling Enhanced Penalties Act of 1993." I applaud President Clinton for his quick and decisive action as reflected In this legislative proposal to address a growing immigration problem. Our shores can no longer be an appropriate landing point for all the ships or planes carryIng the people of the world simply seeking a better economic life for themselves. The real problem leading to the proliferation of bogus asylum claims has not been the systems fairnesswhich has been left intact by the legislationbut its delays. The Presidents proposal shortcircuits undue delay by providing that aliens will receive hearings Immediatelyat the airport or seaport at which they enter the United States. If their asylum claim is not credible. they will be returned--immediately. This workable proposal will return our asylum system to Its original Intent. I Intend to assist In every way for the earliest possible enactment of the Presidents legislation and to work with him as he develops other proposals to further the Integrity of our border.
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