Chairman. I rise in very strong opposition to this amendment offered by my good friend the gentleman from Ohio. The author may be well meaning but he is simply wrong on this issue of verification. and his amendment will only serve to protect those special interest businesses who currently violate U.S. immigration laws. Mr. Chairman. this amendment is truly a litmus test of our seriousness to curtail illegal immigration. protect jobs for Americans. and stifle low wages. Mr. Chairman. preventing illegal entry is a key to prevention and deterrence. but Congress can ill afford to ignore the 4 to 6 million illegal immigrants already residing and working in this country. This is where the gentleman from Ohio is misinformed. He completely ignores the fact that the illegal immigration problem must also be addressed in the Nations interior. well away from the border. I agree that enhanced border enforcement is important. This bill addresses that. I also agree that stiff fines and employer sanctions are very helpful.
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