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I immigrated to the United States 32 years ago and have been a proud U.S. citizen for more than 25 years. The process of becoming an American citizen requires a serious commitment on the part of the applicant. While I'm not familiar with the current time requirements -- they have changed in the past 25 years -- I know it still takes several years of permanent, legal residency. That process includes several requirements: the ability to speak, read and write English and a basic understanding of the events that led to the birth of this great nation and its founding principles. I remember how nervous I was prior to taking the test.
In this age when so many speak of diversity and the "melting pot," we would do well to remember that the motto inscribed on the official seal of the United States, "E Pluribus Unum," means "Out of the many, one." The naturalization requirements and procedures are designed to help immigrants become one with the nation they have embraced. Speaking the language is basic to that unity. A melting pot is not chicken vegetable soup with its many separate and different morsels; it is, rather, a blend where hints of many flavors are detected, creating a new and superior taste because of that assemblage.See the full content of this document
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Speaking English Is Basic to U.S. Unity
I preface the rest of my remarks with these statements. First, there are exceptions to my belief that English-only is best. Safety is one, but employers should also see to it that n...
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