The Importance of English As The official Language and The Debate on Bilingual Education Funding

Correspondence from James R. Jones and William H. Smith, the Chairman of Gemini Lacquers, Inc. Smith expresses concern over the allocation of government funds for bilingual education and argues that learning to speak English should be a priority. Jones responds by stating that while he supports making English the official language, he believes bilingual education can help unite the diverse cultures in the country. Jones assures Smith that he will consider his views when voting on related legislation.