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  • Bush opposes English as national language: Gonzales (AG says Bush supports 'English-Plus' concept)

    05/19/2006 1:24:24 PM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 600 replies · 11,794+ views
    Reuters on Yahoo ^ | 5/19/06 | Dan Whitcomb
    HOUSTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush has long opposed making English the country's national language, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said on Friday, the day after the Senate voted to do so. The vote came in an amendment to proposed legislation overhauling U.S. immigration law and directed the government to "preserve and enhance" the role of English. Opponents said it could affect the status of some multilingual services offered by government organizations. Adding to the confusion, the Senate also adopted a softer amendment calling English the "unifying language" of the United States. Senators take both versions into negotiations over a...