Mr. President. the passage by the Senate today of the Bilingual Courts Act will mark a major step in the recognition by our Nation of the millions of people who are not fluent in the English language. Although we are all proud of our heritage as a "melting pot" society. continuing immigration and the historical legacy of communities in the Southwest and elsewhere has meant that many people in our land are still not fully fluent in English. But these people are no less a part of our Nation than any others. and our society and our institutions must accept them and serve them fully. This is the purpose of the Bilingual Courts Act.
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