I voted for two amendments offered by Senator DORGAN that would have eliminated or sunsetted the provision. but these amendments failed. I am pleased. however. that the Senate adopted an amendment by Senator BINGAMAN that lowers the number of guest workers that could enter the country under this bill. I also am concerned about the changes we have made to the diversity visa program that will end up disadvantaging potential immigrants from underrepresented countries. such as African countries. On balance. however. this is a very good bill. It gives us strong border security. makes hiring illegal workers virtually impossible. and provides all those families. children. mothers. and fathers I saw in that amazing march with the opportunity to become full members of the American community. I was pleased that two amendments I offered were included in the bill. One amendment strengthened the prevailing wage requirements in the bill for all American workers and all jobs.
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