Madam President. as I understand the amendment of the Senator from Massachusetts. he would increase funding for the adult literacy programs to help Americans learning English. I think that is a terrific idea. Since 1906. Immigrants have been required to learn English. No Child Left Behind. which the Senator helped to write. measures their progress in English. Legislation I have offered. and which the Senate has passed. gives people who are legally here and who seek to become a citizen a chance to become a citizen a year early if they become proficient in English. I support Senator KENNEDYs amendment.
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