The Spanish influence in my home State dates so far back that for the first 20 years of New Mexicos statehood. all laws passed by the State legislature were required to be printed in both English and Spanish. I am always interested to hear others discuss their family histories. some of which date back at least 200 years in this country. However. 1 think that there is a misconception that the adoption of an official language is strictly in response to illegal immigrants. That is not true. The declaration of an official language directly impacts the history. customs. and traditions of our American families. The family histories that can be heard throughout New Mexico date back over 400 years. These are not illegal immigrants. these are the first inhabitants of the land that is now called New Mexico. Mr. President. while I fully support English as the official language of the United States.
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