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On the recordDecember 15, 2005
today Republicans propose to criminalize those who offer the slightest help to undocumented immigrants--water to the thirsty or food for the hungry. Church members could become felons for their faith, facing 5 years in prison. So if on some silent night, when all is calm and all is bright, a young man and a clearly pregnant woman from out of town ask if they can rest by your manger, be warned: first verify their visas. With similar zealotry to preserve the right to torture, cut food stamps and deny aid to abused and neglected children, these same folks publicly preach that it's the rest of us who have forgotten the meaning of Christmas. But this year the Administration's true Christmas tidings seem to be--``Neither Peace on Earth, nor Goodwill Toward Men.'' ____________________
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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