Jerry Nadler: “this bill, which contains some valid provisions to enforce our immigration laws, has been poisoned with unconscionable…”

“this bill, which contains some valid provisions to enforce our immigration laws, has been poisoned with unconscionable provisions that violate fundamental American values. The bill would deny treatment to people with AIDS but not to people with syphilis. It would promote discrimination in employment by removing provisions of Federal law, of present law, designed to prevent that. The bill would not permit an American citizen, denied a job because the Federal Government made a computer mistake, from recovering damages. This is outrageous and will result in Americans being denied jobs and having no recourse. The agreement will undermine American family values by curtailing the ability of American citizens to sponsor the entry of family members into the community. The bill exempts the Immigration and Naturalization Service from our environmental laws, even though none of these laws have ever hindered the enforcement of immigration laws. The bill will send genuine refugees back to their oppressors without having their claims properly considered. If a person arrives at the border without proper documents, the officer at the border can send that person back without a hearing. Guess who cannot get proper papers? Refugees. A refugee cannot go to the Gestapo and KGB and say: I am trying to escape your oppression, please give me the proper papers so I can go to America. The bill eliminates judicial review for most INS actions.”