Mr. President. the 400.000 figure was decided after a very careful analysis and consideration. We had hearings in the Judiciary Committee where prominent economists stepped forward to testify about the importance of immigrant help. We have an economy which relies on immigrants for hospitals. for hotels. for restaurants. for farms. for landscapers. and many lines. One crucial feature of the Bingaman amendment would take out the adjustment factor. which is important. where we say the needs rise and fall. If the Bingarnan amendment is adoptedand I know it was adopted by a large vote last yearat least I hope we will return to provide for the adjustment factor so we can raise or lower the number depending upon the needs of the economy.
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