Let me conclude my remarks regarding this provision by reading from a letter sent to members of the Appropriations Committee from Education Secretary Riley: I am writing you concerning Section 514 of the 1997 LaborHHSEducation Appropriations bill. This provision. which was added during subcommittee consideration. is extremely vague and Its intent and likely impact are both highly unclear. As you know. the Administration is strongly opposed to any provision that might be read to jeopardize any childs right to full participation in public elementary and secondary education. including preschool programs. I ask my colleagues to remember that we have a bill that addresses this very issue. Ultimately. the Riggs language is pure political follyfor the purpose of playing to the chorus of immigrant bashers. Mr. Chairman.
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