The legislation before the House today is far from perfect. It has significant problems that must be corrected. and I will work with the President to onsure that these problems are effectively addressed. I support effective requirements on the sponsors of legal immigrants who apply for benefits. but I do not believe that people who live legally in our country should be treated unfairly. The legislation before the House today is unfair to legal immigrants who play by the rules and contribute to the progress of our country. just as all of our ancestors have done. And the legislation before us today cuts nutritional assistance too deeply. which will be harmful to children and may force some working families to continue to choose between paying the rent and putting food on the table. I will vote for the legislation that is now before the House because it makes many of the changes that must be made to change wellare from a way of life to a helping hand.
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