Bill Clinton in Leadership and Crisis, by Gov. Bobby Jindal

On Immigration: 2000: Required agencies to communicate in foreign languages

Congress traditionally refused to admit new states if they lacked an English-speaking majority. In recent decades, the incentive to learn English has eroded. For example, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 required provision of bilingual voting ballots. California and some other states also allow voting by mail in state elections using non-English language ballots. But bilingual ballots should not be needed, because immigrants since the Nationality Act of 1906 (later reaffirmed in the Nationality Act of 1940) have had to demonstrate literacy in English in order to gain US citizenship. Since only citizens can vote, why should anyone need a foreign language ballot?

Furthermore, just before he left office President Clinton signed Executive Order 13166, which required federal agencies to ensure people could receive communications and services from the government in foreign languages. Although well-intentioned, the policy further reduces motivation for immigrants to learn English.

Source: Leadership and Crisis, by Bobby Jindal, p.139 Nov 15, 2010

On Principles & Values: OpEd: America elected Clinton knowing his personal history

I've heard many people blame the sordid transgressions that marred Bill Clinton's presidency for causing a moral decline in America. But I don't think one person can cause a moral decline, nor can one person improve our society's moral condition.

Unethical behavior sometimes comes out of the blue. But in the case of Bill Clinton, for example, Americans already knew a lot about his...er...unusual personal history during his first presidential campaign--and we elected him anyway.

Source: Leadership and Crisis, by Bobby Jindal, p.151 Nov 15, 2010

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