21.   Archer contended Congress could address the citizenship issue through legislation, but other lawmakers believe a constitutional amendment would be necessary.

22.   As it stands now, these two conflicting amendments are both part of the legislation and will have to be resolved by Senate and House negotiators.

23.   As of Friday, the Gallegly amendment was still part of the House bill that has yet to be blended with the Senate immigration legislation.

24.   At best, such an amendment is unnecessary.

25.   Bauchus said the amendment was a revenue-raising measure brought up in the Senate, and was therefore unconstitutional.

26.   Bennett said the amendment was really about demagoguery, and he facetiously suggested that Kennedy should have included all federal employees.

27.   Bentley, from the hospital association, said the Boren amendment was a valuable protection for patients.

28.   A constitutional amendment is not necessary to improve the chances that a qualified vice presidential nominee will be chosen.

29.   A balanced budget amendment is a dangerous, nutty idea.

30.   A balanced budget amendment is a hoax, maybe a dangerous one.