Mr. President. let me talk about the business at hand. and that is the most important debate that I think this Senate has held in a good many months. on S. 2454. the comprehensive national immigration bill. In this immigration reform discussion. I have stood here to emphasize our imperative duty to guard our borders and strengthen our national security. I have spoken about the provisions within S. 2454 that deal particularly with the agricultural economy that I have focused on now for a good many years. I presented my colleagues with alternatives and approaches toward resolving the issue of illegal foreign nationals working in the agricultural economy. Today I want to talk about another component of the immigration debate. I am concerned about some of the comments being flung around as we address this critical issue. Certainly. this is a topic that awakens Americas emotions. but I cannot help but reflect on what those comments reveal about us as a Nation.
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