Speech #1040204727

Before we discuss these parts of the bill. however. let me start by congratulating my colleague from Wyoming. He said something about an hour ago on this floor that is absolutely correct. We are going to pass an illegal immigration bill. and after we have had our way with the amendments. one way or the other. we are going to pass a bill. It is going to be a good bill. and it is going to be a real tribute to his work over the years and his work on this particular bill. Make no mistake about it: This bill has very. very strong provisions. strong provisions that are targeted directly at the problem of illegal immigration. The bill that the Senator reported from the subcommittee. because of his great work and the other members of the subcommittee. is a strong bill targeted at illegal immigration. targeted at those who break the law. The bill that the committee reported out is a good bill as well. There are. however. several provisions in this billand this amendment deals with these provisionswe believe. frankly. are misguided and that are targeted and will have the undue burden not on the lawbreakers but we believe will have an undue burden. unfair burden on the other lawabiding citizens in this country.