Mr. Chairman. I rise in very strong support of the Chrysler amendment. because I deeply value the fundamental character of this Nation as a land of hope and opportunity and because I cherish our unique American heritage as a country of immigrants. united by shared values. a strong work ethic. and a commitment to freedom. Let us not tarnish that heritage or ignore our greatest strength. which is our people. Our legal immigration system doubtless could use reform. and other titles of this bill will make some useful changes. but I do not believe the rush to do something about the very real problems of illegal immigration should cloud our treatment of people who play by the rules and who come here legally and add to our human capital. Should we crack down on illegal immigration? Yes. Absolutely. Let us. for example. not let welfare be a magnet for illegal immigrants to come here. and let us beef up our border patrols. But legal immigration is a separate and distinct issue. Let us split the issues of legal and illegal immigration and let each be determined upon its merits. Mr. Chairman.
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