I cosponsored similar legislation in the 99th Congress and I am delighted to do so again in the 100th Congress. President John F. Kennedy said that America is a nation of immigrants. Today. this is more true than ever before. Immigrants from all parts of the world continue to pour into the United States seeking greater freedom and opportunity. This adds to our strength as a nation. It also means that many firstgeneration immigrants. speaking many different languages. must necessarily at times require the assistance of interpreters in this country. Nowhere is this more true than in court proceedings. The assistance of a qualified court interpreter can mean the difference between understanding and misunderstanding between justice gained and justice denied.
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