It seems to me a new paradigm could have been structured where family values and reunification have more of a fighting chance than under the framework agreement that we consider. The story of the legislation is not finished. We still have the historic opportunity this week to craft tough. smart. and fair immigration reform. It is my intention. starting. I hope. later today. through a series of amendments. to get to the heart of the issues I have mentioned. to change and to improve this deal. 1 know many of my colleagues are committed to the same issues of practicality. fairness. and family values. and I will work with them to turn this unworkable deal. in those respects. into sound policy we can all support. As we have throughout our Nations long and proud history. I believe we can create a pathway to the American dream for those who contribute to our Nation and allow them to fully participate in our economy and our society. As the President told Congress in this years State of the Union speech: Lets have a serious. civil. and conclusive debate. so you canl pass. and I can sign. comprehensive immigration reform into law. It is a rare moment. but 1 agree with the President. Reform is long overdue.
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