I rise in support of S. 1310. the National Literacy Act of 1989. and ask unanimous consent that I be added as a cosponsor. I can relate to the difficulties that people face when they lack the skills to read and write the English language. My family immigrated to America in 1937 and had to learn to read and write the English language in order to succeed. While this is not the same as never having learned to read and write. it certainly gives me a better understanding of what it is like to lack these basic skills. Also. as a businessman I can well appreciate the need for these skills in our work force.
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