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One of the reasons we require immigrants to learn English before they naturalize is that a person who cannot understand English will not be able to participate in the political community in any but the most limited capacity.

Jim Sensenbrenner

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Jim Sensenbrenner
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: June 14
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