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John Hope Bryant: “I would simply conclude by saying that this motion to recommit would put into the immigration bill a provision that…”

On the recordMarch 21, 1996
I would simply conclude by saying that this motion to recommit would put into the immigration bill a provision that ensures that U.S. workers cannot be laid off and replaced with foreign temporary workers. Every Member of this House ought to vote in the interest of the American work force for the motion to recommit.
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John Hope Bryant
Texas

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Discussing a motion to recommit related to immigration and U.S. workers.

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