More than that. I can think of nothing that would be more in our national interest than helping anyone in our country learn our common language. That is why later this month. when the immigration legislation comes to the floor. I will introduce again my amendment that the Senate adopted last year giving every adult immigrant a $500 voucher to receive English instruction and allowing those immigrants who want to become citizens to do that in 4 years instead of 5 if they become proficientrather than just achieve a basic levelin English. Senator KENNEDY and I have discussed the fact that there are too many adults eager to learn English standing in line in Boston and Nashville for adult learning programs. They need help learning English. and I hope we can rectify that soon.
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