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Eva M. Clayton: “I was not necessarily opposed to the bill, formally entitled the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act. I was…”

On the recordOctober 4, 2000
I was not necessarily opposed to the bill, formally entitled the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act. I was opposed to not having a debate about it. But with such vitally important legislation, in an area of critical importance to this Nation, immigration policy, this House should have had a chance to debate this matter, air the many views that emerged during the House committee consideration of a similar measure, and voted in the light of day on the bill. It is wrong, Mr. Speaker. It is inexcusable. And the American people deserve to know what some in this House did.
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Eva M. Clayton
North Carolina
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Addressing the lack of debate on the H-1B visa increase legislation passed by the House.

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