That is the alternative. There isnt another one that I know of. We should recognize the desire that many of these immigrants want to contribute to America. And our bill provides the means for them to earn the privilege of American citizenship. They must pay taxes. There is a penalty for coming illegally. They have to learn English and obey our laws over several years. Third. our bill recognizes that we must provide legal challenges for future immigrants so that employers are not tempted to hire illegal immigrants in the future. That is all part of bringing the people out of the shadows. The reality is. immigrants will come and employers will hire them even if we erect miles and miles of new fences. It is far better for future immigrants to be here legally so they are out of the shadows and protected by our laws rather than used illegally to undermine American wages and American jobs. For that reason. our bill establishes a program to allow workers to come here legally. to work here temporarily with the prospect of earning their way to permanent status in the future. They have to demonstrate the prevailing wage that will be available to them. and they will then have the document that will give them the assurance of employment.
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