Speech #1090135526

Though I am not in favor of granting amnesty to those who break the law. I believe it is important to hold the administration to its word when enacting a comprehensive reform bill. My amendment limits the number of illegal aliens who can be granted amnesty under the bill. This limit will in turn limit the potential for fraudulent adjustments of status. It would also say if there were more claiming for green cards under amnesty than projected. and they met all the qualifications. they would get those green cards. but the future flow numbers would be reduced to cover that. Unlike the bill as written. my amendment would allow for a controlled increase in legal migration by placing a cap on the number of green cards that can be issued under the bills other provisions. The fact is. we cannot admit everyone who wants to come to our country. Unlimited immigration will put a strain on finite resources. Therefore. in addition to properly enforcing our laws and securing our borders. we must put reasonable limits on the number of people who can enter permanently. Under my amendment. future immigration will be increased byhold your hat80 percent. but not as much as the current bill allows. 300 to 500 percent. Eighty percent is too high. We havent had the evidence to justify that. but I am saying. lets put this up for a vote so when this bill goes through here. we will at least know what the top level is.