1996: Chuck Schumer “#1 reason" illegals come to the US is so they can defraud... Social Security"

“This is an anti-fraud amendment. All over where we go, people say, why can't you stop illegal immigrants or others from coming here?"

"And the number one answer we give our constituents is when they come here, they can get jobs, get benefits against the law because of fraud."

"If you believe you want to stop fraud in immigration, you have no choice but to support this amendment."