President. in light of the increased demand for interpreters in Federal court proceedings. we should take the necessary steps to assure that the requirements of due process are adhered to the fullest extent possible. For this reason. I support the legislation which my colleague from Illinois. Senator SIMON. is introducing. It will guarantee that interpreters who will be utilized in pretrial. grand jury. or regular trial proceedings instigated by the U.S. Government. meet specified performance requirements. The bill will require that the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts certify and test interpreters for at least eight additional languages other than those currently certified. This legislation will have a significant positive impact in States. such as California. which have growing immigrant and refugee populations. In sum. Mr.
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