There obviously have been some concerns raised by the program. He has raised some of those concerns today. and they have been the subject of various articles. But we have not in the Immigration Subcommittee up until this point yet conducted any hearing or examination to determine the degree to which these concerns are appropriately warranted. It is my understanding. though. that the Immigration and Naturalization Service is currently making some significant internal changes to the program that many believe have been previously undermining the goal of the program. I want to look at what the INS is proposing. Based on what I have heard so far. I have some concerns about the approach they are taking. but I want to get a better feel from that before I believe we should move forward with a specific fixwhether it is the fix proposed here. of eliminating the program. or some modified approach. This amendment. if accepted. would simply eliminate the use of these visas. I do believe there are a number of circumstances where we need to learn more before we would go forward. So. therefore. I dont think we should at this point simply hack off an important part of the immigration system without further deliberation and examination. I think the intention of the Immigrant Investor Program is a good intention. We have heard from the Senator from West Virginia of some of the benefits that have already taken place. The goal is of attracting and creating more jobs for Americans and so on.
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