With 123 languages spoken in the United States. we need to declare English as the of Pcial language. Let me close with a quotation from one of our witnesses. Maria LopezOtin: From the immigrants standpoint. knowledge of English is critically important to success in American society. and discussions about immigration. bilingual education or English as a second language are but dlstractions from the issue at hand. the merits of English as the official language of the United States. And on that point. on whatever level you consider. education. employment. politics. a social grounding in English Is imperative. Now. does this mean rejection of our roots. our heritage. our original language?
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