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Alan Simpson: “I do agree with the Senator's amendment. Senator Hatch and I respectfully differ on this. There are two things wrong…”

On the recordMay 1, 1996
I do agree with the Senator's amendment. Senator Hatch and I respectfully differ on this. There are two things wrong with employer sanctions--lack of enforcement and fraudulent documents. This will solve one.
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Alan Simpson
Wyoming

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Discussing employer sanctions and their enforcement during Senate floor debate.

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