When we look at the differences in the political parties. this can be another prime example of the arrogant. elitist demeanor of the Gingrich Republicans who do not subscribe to the basic principles of polite society and guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution that we dont all have to be the same to be acceptable. I support programs to assist immigrants and other nonEnglishspeaking persons to learn the English language. Furthermore. I believe it is important that our Govemment provide these individuals every opportunity to achieve this goal. However. at the same time. we must remain respectful of the traditions and cultures of those who came to America in search of safety. economic opportunity. a new life. No law should ever be passed which states. or even implies. that immigrants to the United States must give up their native language or traditions. It is. in fact. the intermingling of such diverse peoples which has made our country so great and this must be remembered. I am one of the fortunate Members who is privileged in representing a district that is diverse with a multiethnic and multilingual constituency.
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