[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 120 (Sunday, August 21, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: August 21, 1994]
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     URGING MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT ON UPCOMING 
                            IMMIGRATION BILL

  (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, all we have to do is watch the news. 
America has a great problem with illegal immigration. It is very 
simple. America has this problem because Congress tolerates and 
accommodates illegal immigration.
  Mr. Speaker, the American people are fed up. They are tired of seeing 
billions of dollars going toward helping illegal aliens and immigrants 
while Congress is cutting back dollars and programs and support for 
American citizens and American taxpayers.
  Let me say this, Mr. Speaker. Hiring a few Border Patrol agents will 
not help. I think it if time for a national security reason, to put our 
military troops in some form or fashion on our borders. The truth is 
they are falling out of chairs without armrests over in Europe. The 
Members know it, I know it, and all we are doing is punishing the 
American taxpayer by hiring more Border Patrol. When that immigration 
bill comes up, that amendment that I have offered should be considered 
on that bill.

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