The basic idea behind my original amendment was that the Federal Government should. under no circumstances. make benefit payments directly to those who we know are in this country illegally. This is precisely what is .happening today. When an illegal alien present in this country gives birth to a child who. under the 14th amendment. becomes an instant American citizen. the American citizen is eligible for a whole range of social benefits. Today these benefits are awarded directly to the illegal immigrant with the intention that she pass them on to her child. While I believe that only a small portion of these Federal funds find their way to the desired recipient. I have a deeper problem with the status quo.
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