There is no longer two sets of laws. one for Capitol Hill and one for the rest of the United States. There is one set of laws that applies equally. When it comes to this verification pilot project for employers. it seems to me that we in the Federal Government ought to be participating in these projects and then we are going to know firsthand the redtape that small business or large business even has to go through to meet the requirements of our immigration law. Then in a few years when we go down the road to making a final decision whether or not this new verification procedure goes into place. we are going to do it not from the standpoint of just what our constituents are telling us. as so very important as that is. we are also going to know firsthand what is involved with this project and the impact it is going to have upon employers of America because we are employers in the sense that we. as Members of Congress. hire staff. And if the small business people ought to go through a certain process under this project. we ought to as well so we know firsthand what the situation is. In conclusion. Mr. President. anyone who does not support this bill is just not serious about dealing with illegal immigration. Although many of the provisions of this bill could have been tougher. there has been a strong effort to achieve bipartisan support. I look forward to this bill becoming law. and I commend Senator SIMPSON for the incredible job he has done with this legislation.
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