And that is essentially what the proposal before us. offered by the Senator from Wyoming. would accomplish. It would redefine what a nuclear family is. Supporters of this amendment assert that in terms of allocating legal visas. we should place the highest priority on spouses and minor children. both of U.S. citizens and of legal permanent residents. I agree with this. Mr. President. And we can accomplish that goal and still permit sufficient levels of legal immigration of other family relatives. That is why a bipartisan amendment was adopted by the Judiciary Committee to place a stronger emphasis on the immigration of spouses and minor children while still providing visas to parents. adult children. and brothers and sisters. That is what is currently in the bill. Unfortunately. the amendment before us would essentially terminate the ability of a U.S. citizen to bring these other family members into the country.
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