The Senate has agreed to the Inhofe Amendment by a vote of 63-34."Another quick post to let you know that I am co-sponsoring Senator InhofeÂ’s amendment to declare English as the national language of the United States.
This amendment also makes English is the default language for government communication and redesigns the naturalization exam. The newly designed naturalization exam would require the following citizenship test goals:
Demonstrating sufficient understanding of English for usage in everyday life;
Understanding of common values;
Understanding American history;
Attachment to the Constitution
Understanding the rights and responsibilities of citizenship
We are - and will always be - a proud nation of immigrants. We welcome those who wish to become part of the American tradition. But immigration requires - to a certain extent - assimilation. And the simple fact is, the English language is the common thread that weaves our society together, and all U.S. citizens should learn it.
For me, this is a matter of principle, and on matters of principle there should be no compromise.
That is why I stand with my friend and colleague Senator Inhofe, and cosponsor his amendment that here in the United States of America, English is our national language.
I hope you will stand with us in supporting this amendment. I hope you will stand with us in declaring that this is a matter of national pride upon which we should all agree.
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Written by Bill Frist, M.D.