Speech #1090044593

We run away from the language of amnesty only because people give it just a bad name. But we give earned access to people who are hardworking and providing income and taxes to the United States. We realize that intelligence. meaning keeping the bad guys out. is important so we provide more resources for border security. And we understand the issues of OTMs. other than Mexicans. that are coming across the border. maybe some who may want to do us harm. and we want to build up security at the northern and southern border. Employmentbased immigration. We want to deal with the unfair immigrationrelated employment practices. and we have in this particular legislation protection for American jobs. We have in this legislation training of Americans and the ability for an employer to have to attest that they cannot find an American for this job before they can hire someone who is not a citizen of the United States of America. We address the question of removal waivers. We address the question of diversity visas. Mr. Speaker. in conclusion. we address the question of the violence against women who happen to be undocumented. This is a comprehensive approach to the broken immigration system. I for one look forward to working with my colleagues and to give a hearing to all of the immigration bills that bring together the various thought processes of this Congress. Republicans and Democrats alike. Until 1. Pt. 10 13471 we open the door to listening to all of us who have these ideas. we are not going to move immigration reform along. I call on the chairmen and ranking members of our respective hearings to call for hearings in the House and the Senate on this important legislation and the legislation of my colleagues so we can finally answer the concerns of the American people.