SmrrH and Mr. BRYANT. have done an outstanding job in managing a fragile bipartisan coalition in support of H.R. 2202. In addition. there are many of us on both sides of the aisle who have worked long and hard for legislation that deals thoughtfully with the problem of illegal immigration. It also makes meaningful reforms in our legal immigration system. However. adoption of this amendment would make it very difficult for Members on both sides of the aisle who would otherwise do so to support this bill and. therefore. I think would seriously jeopardize our goal of passing substantial immigration reform legislation this year. Mr. Chairman. for those reasons I ask our colleagues to oppose this amendment.
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