While I oppose all of the amendments to the bill. I rise now to specifically speak to the King amendment which would deny this fundamental right to American citizens who have not yet fully accomplished English proficiency. or who are just more comfortable with their primary language. Not only would the King amendment discriminate against the millions of naturalized citizens whose native language is Spanish. it would also discriminate against Native indigenous Americans in Alaska and American citizens who are Puerto Rican and for whom Spanish is their primary household language. This is a mean spirited amendment and must be voted down by every Member of this House of good will and who believes in a fair and just America. I urge my colleagues to oppose the King amendment.
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