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Saxby Chambliss: “I strongly disagree to large-scale adjustment of status for illegal aliens philosophically, particularly in the area of…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2006
I strongly disagree to large-scale adjustment of status for illegal aliens philosophically, particularly in the area of agriculture, but my objection has practical roots. Agricultural work is the hardest, most backbreaking work in the United States today. As soon as we give illegal aliens who are currently working in agriculture lawful, permanent resident status, as the AgJOBS bill will do, they will no longer choose to work in the fields, packing sheds, groves, or processing facilities.
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Saxby Chambliss
Republican · Georgia
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of the AgJOBS bill on agricultural labor during a floor speech.

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