For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
March 12, 2002
President Pleased with Immigration Bill
Statement by the President
I applaud the House for working in a bipartisan fashion to pass
legislation that strengthens border security while recognizing the
importance of keeping families together and making America a more
welcoming society. Many immigrants who are otherwise eligible to
become legal residents will be forced to leave the United States and
their families unless a temporary extension is granted. The
Senate should act quickly to pass this legislation and send it to my
desk for signature.
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