I rise in support of H.R. 123. the English Language Empowerment Act of 1996. The Federal Government has an obligation to ensure that nonEnglish speaking citizens get a chance to learn English so they can prosper and fully partake of all the economic. social. and political opportunities that exist in this great country. The English language empowers each generation of immigrants to access the American dream. Studies have shown that people who learn English earn more for their families. are better able to move about and interact in society. and can more easily build a solid future for themselves and their children. H.R. 123 is a good bill. it requires that all citizenship naturalization ceremonies be conducted entirely in English. This bill states that the enactment of this legislation shall not preempt any law of any State. It would not restrict the use of foreign languages in homes. neighborhoods. churches. or private businessesonly the Government sector. I urge my colleagues to vote "yes" on this legislatiou to designate English as our Nations official language. and unite our Nation of many immigrants to be one.
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