Forty percent have been here less than 5 years. It may be that we will need to break down this group and look at it. Maybe the 40 percent who have been here for greater than 5 years should have some access to a green card. and the 40 percent who have only been here a few months or maybe even a couple years could be dealt with differently. It is not a monolithic group. A successful. realistic immigration program has to acknowledge the different groups and treat them accordingly. Only then do I believe that we can succeed in getting the 12 million people out of the shadows. encouraging them to identify themselves and then function within the system. In addition. I support a strong and fair temporary worker program that allows people to fill what employment needs we have. to learn a skill. to send money home. to return to their hometowns to help build and develop their communities. As I said last October. we need this threepronged approach which begins with border security. strengthens workplace enforcement. and offers a fair and realistic temporary worker program for the hardworking men and women who come to this country to earn for their families back home. All three elements are vital. All three require action.
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