On the recordApril 30, 1996
I am going to leave it at that. I am using precious time, but I will just say that all these things do not take place, all these horrible things, little old ladies, veterans, people. Nothing here takes place if there is a sponsor who stepped up to the plate and said, ``I'm going to take care of this person, I vow that, I promise that.'' So anything means tested we are simply saying the assets of the sponsor become the assets of the immigrant. If you wish to allow newcomers to come here spending more than 20 percent of their time on public assistance during the first 5 years after entry, that seems quite strange to me when people are hurting in the United States. That is where we are. I thank the Chair.
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