Political Quotes

“I commend my colleagues on reaching an agreement on what has been a very long and difficult negotiation relative to Central American and other immigrants. I note that we have in the Chamber at this time two of the Members of the House of Representatives who have been most active in achieving this result that is close to being reality, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart. I extend my special thanks to them and congratulations on the success of their hard work. Many months ago, these two fine Members of the House of Representatives, and others, including Senator Mack, Senator Spencer Abraham, and Senator Kennedy, became interested in legislation that would provide justice and fairness for individuals who, due to duress, extreme hardship and political strife in their native countries, had been welcomed into our Nation by President Reagan and President Bush. I was proud to be part of this effort. The agreement reached with our distinguished colleagues covers not only Central Americans, but also other groups who have struggled against oppression. While I strongly believe that this agreement is positive and is in the American tradition of fair play, it is an incomplete resolution.”