He in fact says that it is not allowable for people who do not understand English to be American citizens under the 1975 Voting Act. Mr. Chairman. that is not true. The fact is that people that are older and have been here for 15 or 20 years. depending upon their age. are allowed to become citizens of the United States by taking a test in their own language. This. therefore. would discriminate against many of the older immigrant Americans who have been naturalized from participating in the voting process that they have worked so hard and so dearly to attain. Last but not least is the complexity by which many questions are placed on the ballot. Again. they need some description. some assistance.
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