Session #110 · 2007–09

Speech #1100056928

It is fundamentally unfair that many businesses in America are requiring the kind of documentation that assures them they are they are following OSHA standards. they are withholding for taxes. they are doing all the things they must do. while other employers are paying cash under the table to pad the bottom line. Follow the money. Mr. President. Employers right now under the current law can serve up to 6 months in prison. If we would do some of those prosecutions in this country. it would do more to shut the flow of illegal immigrants. frankly. than all the legislation we could ever pass in this Chamber because it would send the message to American employers that they are not going to be rewarded with more profits by breaking the rules. There are so many people behind this bill who have hearts that are full of compassion. and I certainly. Mr.
Keywords matched
illegal immigrants

Classification

Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
100%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic threat Legal / procedural

Speaker & context

Speaker
CLAIRE MCCASKILL
Party
D
Chamber
S
State
MO
Gender
F
Date
2007-06-12
Speech ID
1100056928
Paragraph
#2
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