I believe as strongly as everyone in this Chamber that the extension of unemployment benefits is absolutely necessary. The proposed extension is the best alternative available to us. It does not delay compensation to unemployed Americans. and it gives Congress until January 1. 1994 to come up with a new funding mechanism if we need to extend benefits further. The prior proposal was unfair to aged. blind. and disabled immigrants who depend on SSI benefits. We should notand need not--rob Pedro to pay Paul. Legal immigrants should not be asked to solely bear the burden of financing this extension for the entire United States. Mr. Speaker.
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