For example. if a citizen is arrested or hospitalized. is he or she to be denied a fair hearing or proper treatment because the Englishonly rule would prohibit the use of interpreters? I recognize and support the need to retain and strengthen the full range of language assistance policies and programs. Including bilingual assistance. so that all members of society may have an equal opportunity to exercise their rights and responsibilities in regard to the electoral process. education. the judicial process. social services. and health care. To teach new Immigrants English as quickly as possible is a very worthwhile goal. But for that purpose. Federal enactment of an official national language is a total nonsequitur and would. if anything. prove to be a deterrent.
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