Mr. President. the bill I introduce today also includes important welfare reforms similar to those in H.R. 4. the bill that was sent to the President and vetoed. Like H.R. 4. my bill would deny Federal meanstested benefits like welfare. food stamps. and SSI to illegal aliens and sharply restrict the eligibility of legal aliens to receive these benefits. Unlike the omnibus bill reported out of the Judiciary Subcommittee for Immigration. however. my bill .would not continue to apply these provisions to immigrants who become citizens of the United States. In my view. we should not create classes of American citizens for this purpose. In summary. Mr. President. we need to focus our efforts on those areas where the real problem lies. By doing so. my bill would address our legitimate concerns about illegal immigration and welfare abuse without abandoning our commitment to family reunification. imposing new taxes and fees on American employers. or handing the Federal Government sweeping new powers in the workplace.. By Mr. THOMPSON:
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