Sen. Sessions: Gang Of Eight Bill Dictated By D.C. Special Interests
Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) opened floor debate on the Senate Gang of Eight immigration bill today, explaining that the legislation was written in secret to benefit special interests rather than the national interest.
SESSIONS: This is the bill as printed, front and back of each page. It was reported there were going to be 1,000 pages. Colleagues, they said it was 800 but more has been added to it, so it is back over 1,000 pages again. It is very complex and certain key points making multiple references to other code sections that are in existing law. Therefore, it's very difficult to read.
The legislation that's been offered by the gang of eight says they fixed it, don't worry; we've taken care of all that is needed. You've got a plan that will be compassionate to people who have been here, and we've got -- and we've got a plan that will work in the future and end the illegality. Well, it won't do that. That’s the problem.
It will definitely give amnesty today. It will definitely give immediate legal status to some 11 million people today. But the promises of enforcement in the future, the promises that the legislation will focus on in a way that enhances the success rate of people who come to America is not fulfilled in the legislation. You just have to read the bill and see what's in it. I wish it were different.
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