Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 997, the English Language Unity Act, introduced by my friend, Mr. King, from Iowa. I am a proud cosponsor of this important and commonsense bill. The English Language Unity Act establishes English as the official language of the United States, requires all official functions of the United States to be conducted in English, and establishes a uniform language requirement for naturalization. {time} 1815 A common language creates a shared bond. It strengthens our shared cultural fabric and identity. English as the official language does not mean other languages cannot be spoken. It simply recognizes that officially. We speak the language already spoken and shared by the vast majority of the country. Failure to have a national language can create costly and burdensome translation requirements and create legal confusion. It can also hinder new citizens from assimilating quickly. The diversity of the United States is one of our strengths. We should continue to celebrate the many cultures that make up our melting pot. This great country gives us the freedom to share our differences. But at the end of the day, we are one Nation and one people. And as one Nation, we should speak with one tongue when conducting official business. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the English Language Unity Act. Honoring Dan Summer of Gainesville, Georgia”