Berman. Brownback amendment and ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. This provision would enable the bill to be divided into separate legislation to deal with Illegal and legal immigration reform. This Is the key aspect to the Immigration debate. The greatest danger to an immigration debate in this country Is the merging and confusing of issues concerning legal and illegal Immigration. In truth they have nothing to do with one another. Legal immigrants strengthen America. They should not be linked with those who come here illegally. Illegal immigration on the other hand is a matter that has reached enormous proportions and which Congress must pursue earnestly. I strongly support efforts to hat illegal immigration by strengthening our borders. I also strongly support increasing the number of border patrol agents along our borders and providing them with the resources needed to get the job done. Those who enter this country Illegally exert strain on our economy and Nation. As Representative of a border district. I am uniquely aware of the burden that illegal immigration poses on local communities. Illegal Immigration must be curtailed but it is a mistake to link this important goal with legal immigration. For these reasons. I urge my colleagues to vote In support of the Berman.
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