dozens of us have come here for generatio generations. we lay problems at your feet. snap photos and return home. the ritual has become an industry in and of itself. people share their problems with me, too. we can articulate problems very easily, but crafting solutions requires more effort. america's illegal immigration program has reached a fevered pitch. some argue that it is a drain on resources. others insist that so woven, it would kill the industry. those of legal and illegal status maintain landscapes and harvest crops. we know solutions have lingered on the horizon much like a cloud bank producing lightning and thunder and wind, but no rain. it's time that we work together to break this drought. i salute you, mr. chairman, and other members who demonstrated courage in the 21st century solutions in the guest worker program. legal service reform and vouchers and transferring to usda are ideas that warrant immediate consideration. these proposals and others, though must not compete with, but be complimented by mandatory e-verify in my view. opponents have shoute