NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “Mr. Speaker, I would make the observation that despite the prevailing winds of what is politically correct, this is one…”

“Mr. Speaker, I would make the observation that despite the prevailing winds of what is politically correct, this is one of the few instances in official Washington where a description accurately fits the act it is describing, for this rule and this legislation addresses the problem of illegal immigration. By its very definition, it is an act against the law. And for that reason primarily, if an action is taken which is illegal, there should be sanctions against those who would participate in that illegal act. That is why I rise in strong support of the rule and the legislation. Mr. Speaker, I come from the border State of Arizona. It is of great concern to the people of Arizona that we close the door on illegal immigration. Hear me clearly, on illegal immigration, because by closing this illegal back door, we can keep the front door open to immigrants who have helped our society and helped our constitutional Republic. I think of one of them who hails from Holbrook in the sixth district of Arizona, who makes that place her home. Her name is Pee Wee Mestas. She is a restaurant owner. She came to this Nation legally. Her mother applied for a visa, went through the necessary legal steps to become a citizen. Her mother worked hard, going to school, going to cosmetology classes while working as a domestic servant to provide for her family. Pee Wee's mom was willing to work hard and follow the rules.”