However. unfortunately. the administration. along with several of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle. decided to radically alter their views and began the process this year with a far more impractical. in my mind. far more partisan proposal. Evidently. the White House convinced itself that it must have the support of some Republican Senators who opposed and worked to defeat last years bill in order to pass something this year. Therefore. the White House has proposed an immigration reform plan that is far to the right of the Senates passed bill of a year ago. Let me tell you what I believe the principles should be as to how the Senate should guide itself as it debates next week. I believe any immigration reform we pass must be tough in terms of the security of our country. it must be fair. it must be workable. it must be comprehensive in nature. that preserves. among other things. family values. keeps us safe as a country. rewards hard work and sacrifice. benefits all Americans. and promotes safe. legal. and orderly immigration. Now. I could not sign on to the agreement announced in principle earlier today because. in my mind. it does not meet the principles I just described.
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