Thread: Perry Indicates Support For English As National Language

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Reporter: CBS News (Posted by Melissa Brunner)
Posted: 10:24 PM Dec 30, 2011


Rick Perry has sought to prove himself as a governor who is tough on immigration

MASON CITY, Iowa (CBS) - Texas Gov. Rick Perry suggested Friday he would support the implementation of English as the national language while answering questions at a Cerro Gordo County GOP fundraiser.

"I'd like to see English made the official language of the government of this country," said a man who stood up during the question-and-answer portion of the event and expressed frustration with the fact that directions on store products are written in multiple languages.

"That is a statement that's not a question, and I can agree with it," Perry responded.

While Perry has sought to prove himself as a governor who is tough on immigration - a task made difficult by his support for a Texas law giving in-state tuition to the children of illegal immigrants that many conservatives disdain -- it is not a position he has brought up during his presidential bid. Other candidates, including Rep. Michele Bachmann and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, have expressed support for the idea.

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Yay! We need more people to endorse English as the official language.