So does the mayor of Los Angeles. an Hispanic American. Antonio Villaraigosa said: I was offended by the idea of a national anthem in another language because for me the national anthem is something that deserves respect. Without question the vast majority of people in the United States were offended. as well. Our anthem should be spoken English. So says New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. a Hispanic American. who said on the "CBS Early Show" last week: I agree. The national anthem should be in English. Most immigrants want to become American. They want to learn English. They want to be part of the American mainstream.
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Most immigrants want to become American and learn English.