May 22, 2012 12:15 PM

Objection to S.577, a bill to eliminate the child tax credit for U.S. citizen children of immigrant parents.

Senator Vitter asked unanimous consent that the Senate take up and pass S.577, a bill to eliminate the child tax credit for U.S. citizen children of immigrant parents. Senator Reid objected.

Below you will find the unofficial transcript of Senator Reid's response to Senator Vitter.