He said: Me. He went on to found a company that employs a thousand people. My friend from New Hampshire and colleague from Washington say lets have more visas for highly educated people. I am all for that. But this bill puts a whole lot of visas in for that. and that is why groups as diverse not only as the NAACP and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops but the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. the National Association of Manufacturers. and I am even told that Microsoft opposes this amendment because they are very happy with the much needed increase in people who have certain skills and certain education. I think America should admit many more of those people but not at the expense of this small. successful program that guarantees that other countries. such as the Irelands. the Polands. and the Nigerias that are unable to have immigrants come in for family reasons. can get people to come into this country. So why cant we have both? If you believe that immigrants are good for America. as I do. and you believe both highly educated people and new seed people are good for America. why do we have to rob Peter to pay Paul? As I said. Microsoft. which has led the charge for more highly educated people. such as engineers and scientists. to be allowed into this country. is not asking that this program be changed. These companies recognize. as Senator KENNEDY did in the Senate and as I did in the House a long time ago. that this country is better served by bringing immigrants from all over the world at all levels. We certainly need more scientists and engineers. but we also need new immigrants like Napoleon Barraganambitious people without money and a family connectionto come here and start new businesses. The great thing about America is when you work hard. you benefit yourself. your family and. in that way. you benefit America. My own ancestors were immigrants. They didnt come here with advanced degrees. My father was an exterminator.
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