That is a subject this committee will be seized with, as will a committee of the Senate. I'm very eager to see the product of that work. I don't think we should phase them out entirely, in my view, based on the facts I have at hand.
It's important to remember that farmers, large or small, or anyone who employs these folks, put significant investment into their coming. Often, with the seasonal nature of things and such, they are dependent on them for their bottom line.
The cure for this is not to do multiple program reforms without addressing the core issue at hand, which is potential abuse. First, the abuse must be addressed. Whether a more open or regional form of permit is desirable is something I'm glad to look at, but I don't think this signals the end of closed work permits.