None of these activities would be happening today if it were not for the pressure United States negotiators were able to bring to bear on Mexico under the context of NAFTA. Perhaps even more importantly. these activities will probably not be Implemented unless NAFTA is now passed by Congress. Another key area where NAFTA will have positive benefits for the Unites States and for California. in particular. is immigration. Today. 200.000 to 300.000 Mexicans immigrate to the United States annually. Another 1.5 to 2 million come to the United States as temporary workers. Under NAFTA. as the Mexican economy grows. the job base will expand. wages will increase and many Mexicans will lind gainful employment at home. This prospect can only help stem the tide of immigration that strains Californias public assistance programs and general revenues. NAFTA will be the best selfhelp program we can offer the Mexican people. According to a recent study. NAFTA will substantially reduce Mexican immigration to the United States over the next 15 to 20 years. We have to lay the groundwork now if we are going to realize a longterm reduction in immigration. Mr. Chairman. the most compelling argument for NAFTA is that It will create jobs for Americans.
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