Having Introduced this bill. I am hopeful it can be amended Into H.R. 4 as soon as possible. Legal immigrants should not be used as an excuse for a brokendown welfare system that has failed to bring people out of poverty. The majority of those who receive benefits are either American citizens or Illegal aliens. The frustrations of this countrys failed attempts to curb the illegal immigration crisis should not turn into a backlash on legal immigrants. These law abiding immigrants patiently wait and study for 5 years to become U.S. citizens while illegal aliens have no regard for the law. Legal immigrants contribute to the national Identity. whereas illegal immigrants can all too often become a burden to the Nations taxpayer. I was an immigrant who entered the United States lawfully. I worked hard for an education and I couldnt wait for the chance to become an American citizen. I still take personal pride knowing that I worked hard. paid my fair share of taxes. earned my way. and provided for my family. I decided to enter public service so I could pay back my country for the opportunities that it gave me. Where is the incentive for immigrants to pay taxes. and to enter the United States legally if they are cut off from the system? With this kind of discrimination why not enter illegally? We should prevent thatnot encourage it. This is why I believe that saving money from denying legal. taxpaying Immigrants the benefits for which they have paid and may need in the future. is not the answer. Instead. Congress should focus on how to get people already on welfare otf of it quickly.
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Legal immigrants contribute to the national identity, whereas illegal immigrants become a burden to the nation's taxpayer.