Speech #1020005188

While language conflicts in our country are serious now. they are not severe. But as the Canadians have learned. language problems can often take as long as 200 years before erupting. In contrast to Canada. the United States is historically English speaking. In our Nations history. immigrants have recognized the necessity to learn the common language. Should the unifying forces in Canada prevail. there is still a lesson for the United States concerning our own current language debate. To ensure that we remain a nation of unity. one in which strength is constructed from rich cultural diversity through a common language.