We should continue to encourage the teaching of different languages after our children have mastered English. But we cannot afford to isolate groups of Americans from the primary language that has played a vital role in the building of the strongest. freest. and best government in the entire world. Immigrants seek a better life In the United States because of what we have so proudly builta nation that truly offers more to its people than any nation on Earth. But in order for a person to take advantage of the many opportunities that are available in the United States. a knowledge of the English language is a necessity. It is little wonder that the prestigious 20th Century Fund concluded one of its major studies of education with this finding: Anyone living in the United States who is unable to speak English cannot fully participate in our society. its culture. its politics.e
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