Accordingly, our current system is effectively silent amnesty. If we have no comprehensive immigration reform this year, and if we do not deal rigorously and openly with those already here, silent amnesty will continue.
Napolitano emphasizes the need for comprehensive immigration reform to avoid the continuation of silent amnesty.
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