Speech #1090131528

Even those who occasionally miss a vote appreciate the fact that they do not have to wait for 10. 15. or even more minutes after the vote is supposed to have ended until the next vote starts and the next debate starts. So everyone should be on notice that we intend to proceed in that manner. We return to the debate on the immigration bill. after a period where we could not come to terms on the structuring of debate before the last recess. But now we are in a position to go forward. This bill is an outgrowth of the core provisions of the McCainKennedy legislation. then reported out by the Judiciary Committee with substantial modifications. putting the socalled 11 million undocumented immigrants at the end of the line. making provisions for border enforcement. making provisions for employer enforcement. and making provisions for judicial reform. Then we have had additional modifications made by the amendments offered by Senator HAGEL and Senator MARTINEZ. so that we now have an amalgam of legislation. trying to work through the ideas of many Senators on very hotly contested items. and items which are very emotional. 152. Pt. 6 8149 There have been questions raised about what will happen beyond a Senatepassed bill. which will be a comprehensive bill. which will include a guest worker provision. which has been advocated by President Bush. also advocated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.