The implementation of this would be costly because we are talking about $1 billion a day in trade. That is what we are talking about. $1 billion a day. Senator Simpson. who was chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration last year. along with Congressman LAMAR SMITH. chairman of the House committee. in a letter that they wrote to the Canadian Ambassador. said that "We did not intend to impose a new requirement for border crossing cards * * * on Canadians who are not presently required to possess such documents." Mr. President. this legislation authored by Senator ABRAHAM. and which I am very pleased to support. would exclude Canadians who are currently exempted. just like we told the Canadian Ambassador. So this legislation really keeps a commitment that was made to our friends. to our partners in Canada. and one in which I must say is absolutely vital to the interests of many. many communities.
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