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Bill Sali on Immigration
Republican
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Secure our borders; make English official
Q: Secure Our Borders A: YES! Bill Sali believes securing our borders is a matter of national security.
Q: Make English the Official Language of the U.S.
A: YES! Bill Sali believes people coming to this country will have more success speaking English.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.billsali.com, “Comparison”
, Nov 7, 2006
Declare English as the official language of the US.
Sali co-sponsored declaring English as the official language of the US
This bill declares English as the official language of the United States, establishes a uniform English language rule for naturalization.
- The United States is comprised of individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, and continues to benefit from this rich diversity.
- Throughout the history of the United States, the common thread binding individuals of differing backgrounds has been the
English language.
- Federal Representatives of shall have an obligation to enhance the role of English as the official language of the Federal Government.
- The official functions of the Government of the United States shall be conducted in English.
- All citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the laws of the US.
- All naturalization ceremonies shall be conducted in English.
Source: English Language Unity Act (H.R.997) 2007-HR997 on Feb 12, 2007
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