We are hearing discussions that would be a part of this package. What a great step that would be if we would move in that direction. It is critical to me that more immigrants be selected on a pointbased system as part of comprehensive immigration reform. It is something for which I have advocated for some time now and think we could actually get there. I am hearing some good feedback about it. But. once again. we need to read the language of the new bill. I would point out a couple things. One. what I am hearing is the best they would expect to get to would be 40 percent of the immigrants would be coming into our country based on merit. not 60 percent like Canada. Australia also does that. with 60 percent of their immigrants coming into their country on a meritbased. on a pointbased system. I am concerned that we will end up with a system that will not be effective to move us to a more meritbased system. which would serve our longterm national interests and would ensure the people who do come to America come with every prospect and every ability to flourish in our country and to do well. and not only not be a drain on our medical system or our welfare system. but actually be prosperous taxpayers contributing to the health and vitality of our Nation. I think I saw Senator BOXER in the Chamber a few moments ago.
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