Reid-Kennedy Bill Is Not the Answer

REID-KENNEDY BILL IS NOT THE ANSWER

Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, House Republicans are committed to passing strong immigration reform legislation. Last December, we passed a bill that would, among other things, strengthen border security, crack down on those who knowingly hire illegal workers, empower local law enforcement to enforce our immigration laws, and allow for the swift deportation of illegal aliens. This is something that has to be done for our national security, and we cannot compromise on this.

I cannot for the life of me understand why Democrats are pushing to pass the Reid-Kennedy bill, which is a huge pat on the back for those who are breaking our laws. This bill would reward bad behavior by guaranteeing Social Security benefits for illegal aliens and enabling them to collect welfare benefits paid for by American tax-paying citizens. In addition, the Reid-Kennedy bill would permit illegal aliens to pay in-State tuition at public universities, also funded by American taxpayers, and would require our country to consult with Mexico before constructing a wall to protect our own country.

Madam Speaker, the Reid-Kennedy bill is not the answer to our immigration problems, and I encourage my colleagues to oppose it.

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