Mr. Chairman. I rise in support of the RosLehtinen/DiazBalart amendment to exempt legal permanent residents who cannot take the U.S. naturalization exam because of a physical or mental disability. Certainly the denial of benefits under this bill to legal noncitizens is unjust and unwarranted. This denial has nothing to do with sponsor support. In addition the measures to strengthen and extend deeming should be carefully considered. The policy in the GOP bill denies benefits to people who have legally been in the United States 5 years and have not achieved citizenship. even though they may have paid taxes and rent or maybe even own a home and have children. who are U.S. citizens.
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