We have been through a great deal of controversial legislation and nominations together. We have worked together side by side with never a cross word and always the highest level of mutual respect and friendship. When he leaves the Senate. he will leave behind a legacy of great legislative achievements. particularly in the area of immigration. Early on. AL was willing to take on the tough job of being the Republicans subcommittee leader on immigration. While serving as chairman of the Judiciary Committee. I appointed AL as chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee. No one appreciates his work more than I. Immigration issues are often emotionally charged. It takes a very talented legislative leader to shepherd significant immigration legislation through Congress. AL has done it with great effectiveness throughout his career. and in this last week of the 104th Congress he once again is about to lead us in the passage of an illegal immigration reform bill of which he can be very proud. He authored the Senate bill. and his influence on the final conference report is without peer. He is tough. but fair. and his word is his bond.
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