[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6436]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           IMMIGRATION REFORM

  (Ms. GIFFORDS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise today once again to state my 
strong support for comprehensive immigration reform. Last week, Federal 
agents from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement raided businesses in 
my district in southern Arizona because employers were suspected of 
employing illegal immigrants. For years, we have known that employers 
in Arizona and across the country have been breaking the law by 
illegally employing undocumented workers. Let me be clear: any company 
that knowingly hires illegal immigrants should be prosecuted and 
punished to the fullest extent of the law.
  I recognize the humanitarian concerns that are involved when raids on 
businesses occur, especially regarding families. The problems of 
immigration are extensive. These raids make clear that in my district 
in Arizona we continue to bear the brunt of a national crisis. 
Approximately 4,000 illegal immigrants pass into Arizona each and every 
day. That is unacceptable.
  We need to rise to the challenge and address a national crisis. We 
need to do it now. Democrats and Republicans working together must pass 
comprehensive immigration reform.

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