Mr. President. although I rise today in opposition to S. 2611. the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006. I would like to take a moment to commend its proponents. The task of reforming this Nations broken immigration system is Herculean. As my colleagues know all too well. the issue of immigration rilesjustifiably sothe public like nothing else. I cannot think of any piece of legislation that has provoked a prolonged national debate such as this one. I cannot think of a day in recent months that I have not turned on the television or picked up a newspaper and read about or listened to a discussion of immigration reform. This bill consisted of roughly 616 pages when we began this debate last week. and I have no doubt that the legislation is now over 700 pages. This undertaking has been truly monumental. and while I do not agree with the result. I must acknowledge and commend the sincerity. the diligence. and the good faith of the bills architects. The majority leader. the distinguished Senator from Tennessee. should be recognized for his leadership on this pivotal issue. The fact that Senator FRIST has managed to get an immigration bill through the Senate despite a splintered caucus and a hotly partisan atmosphere is a tribute to his abilities as a leader. While I believe Senator FRIST deserves a great deal of the accolades for the passage of this bill today. I would be remiss if I did not mention Judiciary Committee Chairman ARLEN SPECTER.
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