Mr. President. each year our country welcomes thousands of permanent resident aliens as they achieve their dream of U.S. citizenship. Immigrants are part of the great history and heritage of this country and have made significant contributions in all areas of American life. There are certain requirements that must be met before becoming a U.S. citizen. These requirements include meeting certain English language and educational standards. While some exceptions are allowed to the English language requirement. there are none to the educational requirements to demonstrate a knowledge of U.S. history and government. However. some of the elderly people who aspire toward citizenship are thwarted from realizing that goal because they have difficulty mastering the English language. even though they are in every other way qualified to become citizens.
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