And together they make our Nation more. not less. American. Immigration is not a problem to be solved. it is a sign of a confident and successful nation. And people who seek to make America their home should be met in that spirit by representatives of our government. New arrivals should be greeted not with suspicion and resentment but with openness and courtesy." I hope throughout the debate people hearken to the great commander in chief of this country. At 6 a.m. this morning. 6 a.m.. Mr. Speaker. those of us on the Rules Committee with our colleagues in the majority voted along party lines against the President and rejected an amendment that would have made the KolbeBermanGutierrezFlake guest worker visa amendment in order. Less than 24 hours ago. the chairman of the Rules Committee. my good friend from California. stood on this very floor noting that the Republican leadership was committed to debating the Presidents proposal during consideration of the underlying legislation. Ii 1045 Yet on two separate occasions when presented with opportunity to fulfill their empty promises. my friends in the majority balked.
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