WTF?

Senate Votes Twice for English Language :

By SUZANNE GAMBOA, Associated Press Writer 55 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Whether English is America's 'national language' or its national 'common and unifying language' was a question dominating the Senate immigration debate.

The Senate first voted 63-34 to make English the national language after lawmakers who led the effort said it would promote national unity.

But critics argued the move would prevent limited English speakers from getting language assistance required by an executive order enacted under President Clinton. So the Senate also voted 58-39 to make English the nation's 'common and unifying language.'
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Riddle me this. Why the hell do they even need to vote on something like this?
What a waste of time. If you are in America, learn to sprechen zie American.