Mr. President. this immigration bill will offer an opportunity for hundreds of thousands of people to come to the United States and go to work. But I believe there should be one guiding principle behind this bill: First offer the jobs to Americans. Those who are unemployed. those who are developing the skills should have the first chance to fill these jobs. Senator GRASSLEY and I have a bipartisan amendment which eliminates the loophole and makes it a requirement. when it comes to guest workers. that the jobs first be offered to Americans to fill. I think that is a reasonable starting point for any debate on immigration. I yield the floor.
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