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Edward Livingston: “It means nothing happens. We have another 3 weeks. Existing law is extended for the purposes of this continuing…”

On the recordSeptember 26, 1997
It means nothing happens. We have another 3 weeks. Existing law is extended for the purposes of this continuing resolution so that we can resolve the business of the Congress and adjourn at a reasonable time this year. If in fact the gentleman's objection is heard and this provision is struck, it means we do not have those 3 weeks to make this determination, and that immediately the Immigration and Naturalization Service has to go about the business of deporting tens of thousands of people for a short period of time.
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Edward Livingston
Louisiana
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Discussing the implications of a continuing resolution on immigration enforcement.

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