51.   On the contrary, even those of us who have been immigrant advocates see that this reform is badly needed.

52.   Our representative democracy needs reform.

53.   Only a month ago, Berardino said the Enron case showed that reforms were needed in accounting rules, and he blamed Enron management for deceiving his auditors.

54.   Opponents argue that the program needs reform.

55.   President Bill Clinton vetoed it, saying that while the legal system needs reform, this bill went too far.

56.   Reform clearly is needed.

57.   Ravalo said more reforms are needed, particularly in restructuring the tax system and deregulating the oil industry, to keep the economy moving.

58.   Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Woodland Hills, agreed that reforms are needed, but not necessarily by denying visas to high-ranking officials.

59.   Proponents of the bill say that reform is needed because recent immigrants are much more likely to be unskilled and to receive some form of welfare benefits.

60.   Reform is clearly needed, but before any change goes forward, the commission must better explain the rationale for its recommendations.