Americanism Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

As a practical matter, every immigrant needs to master English to be a full participating citizen and to have full economic opportunity.

— Richard Lugar

Although an increasing proportion of the Hispanic population is foreign-born - about half of adults in this group - English proficiency is and should…

— Linda Chavez

One of the reasons we require immigrants to learn English before they naturalize is that a person who cannot understand English will not be…

— Jim Sensenbrenner

We should favor young immigrants with many years of work ahead of them. We should favor immigrants who have demonstrated an ability to learn…

— Jan C. Ting

English should be our official language. Reading and speaking English are requirements to become a citizen.

— Ernest Istook

I want to say unequivocally that while I cherish every person who comes from anywhere, who comes here legally and seeks to pursue happiness,…

— Newt Gingrich

If somebody's going to earn citizenship, with whatever other hurdles are put in the way, at the end of the road they should be…

— Rudy Giuliani

No bum that can't speak poifect English oughta stay in this country...oughta be de-exported the hell outta here!

— Archie Bunker

If you do not learn English in this country, you cannot get anywhere. We are in America. We are not in Mexico, we are…

— Rafael Cruz

Illegal immigrants should be required to return to their home country.

— Mitt Romney

Should people working in our country speak English? Yes, they should.

— Katie Hopkins

I believe it is essential to have English as the official language of our National Government, for the English language is the tie that…

— Jim Sensenbrenner