Mr. Chairman. we are so glad to have the gentleman from Florida finally acknowledging that these are legal immigrants who should not be cut off assistance. We are so glad that he has finally come around and supported this bill. Mr. Chairman. in August 3.500 of the most vulnerable residents of my State of Rhode Island will be expelled trom the Supplemental Security Income LSSI] program. Mr. Chairman. these are not able bodied adults with no desire to workthese are elderly and severely disabled legal immigrants who will never be able to work. In fact. most came to the United States desiring to work hard and achieve the "American dream" like most citizens. Unfortunately however. they have gotten old and become III and can no longer contribute to the economy as they once had.
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