The American "melting pot" has succeeded in creating a vibrant new culture among people of many different cultural backgrounds largely because of the widespread use of a common language. English. Learning English has been the primary task of every immigrant group for two centuries. Participation in the common language has rapidly made available to each new group the political and economic benefits of American society. Those who have mastered English have overcome the major hurdle to full participation in our democracy. Mr. President. similar language to this amendment has passed the Senate on two occasions. most recently on last years immigration bill. I urge my colleagues to support my amendment.
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