Mr. Speaker. we need comprehensive immigration reform. Specifically. we need reform to support those who enforce our laws. instead of rewarding those who break them. The United States may need a temporary worker program. but definitely not an amnesty program. Our immediate need is more border patrol agents and diligent cooperation from local and State law enforcement agencies. The repercussions of poor immigration enforcement have a ripple effect across our entire Nation. and. indeed. an estimated 376.000 illegal immigrants are putting a tremendous financial strain on my State of Georgia. Every day we put off debating and passing comprehensive reform allows more opportunities for illegal immigrants to break our laws and cross our borders. Mr. Speaker. illegal immigration is not a victimless crime. and I request my colleagues support for real immigration reform.
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