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Charles T. Canady: We have many people who are coming and staying, not learning English, and not becoming citizens. I do not think that is…

On the recordMarch 20, 1996
We have many people who are coming and staying, not learning English, and not becoming citizens. I do not think that is good for them or good for our country. We should be moving people into citizenship as quickly as possible.
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Charles T. Canady
Florida

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Discussing immigration and citizenship during a House floor debate.

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