I am the first to agree that probably the amendment Is not as broad as I would like to have It. The Senator from Wyoming made a point I think very. very well. that essentially this is direct benefit. Do I think we need a study. as suggested by the Senator from Florida with his substitute amendment. to decide whether we should make Social Security payments to illegal aliens? No. I do not think we need a study on that. But I will also say that I suspect. and I probably believe. that in the end emergency medical treatment would be covered and probably would not be eliminated by the Exon amendment. Once again. it is not a direct benefit. I emphasize once again that I am simply saying that in these times of severe restraints. at a time when we have to make some reductions. that this is the place we can make them. and is directed at illegal aliens. I said earlier the opponents of this legislation may ask for sympathy for the illegal aliens who have come to depend on the generosity of Uncle Sam. They may cite some compelling stories about illegal aliens in some unfortunate situations. I am most sympathetic. However. there are stories of dire and compelling needs among our own citizens as well.
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