Certainly we know that. We deal with that issue every day in the Senate. and we understand it. Why that base economic free market principle would be denied and overlooked when it comes to how immigration effects the labor market is beyond my understanding. So. sure. immigration is important. We are not trying to stop immigration. Immigrants are overwhelmingly good people. they are hard workers. and they want to make a better life for themselves and their families. But. we have to ask ourselves. what levels and types of immigration serve our national interest? How can we make sure our middleclass workers are not having their incomes substantially reduced in a time when the growth and prosperity of our nation should be putting part of the high profits being made into their pockets? We can make sure that lower and middle class Americans are benefitting from out surging economy if we do this immigration bill right. This bill doesnt do that. and that is why I oppose it. I had a wonderful day yesterday with President Bush.
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