Making Engligh the official language of the United States is the right thing to do.  All official government business should be conducted in English, including naturalization ceremonies.  Trying to operate a bilingual government could have an adverse effect on the unity of our nation.  Tension arose between Canada's French and English­speaking populations several years ago and caused great conflict in that country.

Declaring English as America's official language can help us avoid this problem.  I have co-sponsored H.R. 769, the National Language Act of 2007 to amend our laws and make English the official language of our government. I am also a co-sponsor of the Common Sense English Act which will allow employers to require employees to speak English.