[garbageseeker]

Support for an earned legalization program had grown considerably prior to September 11. Senator Brownback stated during a September 7, 2001, Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that "we need an earned 'regularization' for undocumented people who work, pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and seek American citizenship. Such people should be given the opportunity to obtain permanent residence, instead of being forced outside the boundaries of the law." (50)

Senator Brownback later voted for CIRA.

[Proud2BAmerican]

"[...] Such people should be given the opportunity to obtain permanent residence, instead of being forced outside the boundaries of the law." (50)

Someone should inform Brownback that illegals DO have an opportunity. It's called, return to your country of origin, and get in line.