'It's long past time': Colombian-born GOP senator rallies around making English official language of US

Ohio GOP Bernie Moreno, elected in November, has reintroduced the English Language Unity Act, which would make English the official language of the United States.

Bernie Moreno has introduced a bill to make English the official language of the United States. (Getty)

"The proudest moment of my life was when I became an American citizen at 18, a process that showed me just how foundational the English language is to the American way of life. It’s long past time we enshrine this simple fact into law."

While English is the most commonly spoken language in the United States, the country is one of a handful that do not have a national language

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New U.S. citizens listen as Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks during a naturalization ceremony on Oct. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

"In the melting pot of the United States of America, our common English language promotes unity and fosters cultural integration," Good said in 2023.

"The English Language Unity Act is a common-sense measure that will strengthen America… It is also in the best interests of our legal immigrants, as proficiency in English helps them assimilate into our culture, succeed in the workplace, and reach their greatest potential."

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