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Price Receives “A in English” Award

Honored for Work to Protect English in the Workplace Policies

Washington, DC – Rep. Tom Price (GA-06-R) issued the following statement after receiving the “A in English” Award from U.S. English, Inc. The award was given for Rep. Price’s dedicated support of making English our official language and ensuring employers have the right to institute “English in the Workplace” policies.

“Being recognized for such an important cause is a true honor,” said Rep. Price. “Throughout the history of the United States, English has been a common thread uniting our society. It has promoted communication and integration among our proudly diverse population and solidified us as a unified nation.

“My support for English as the official language remains steadfast. Bound together by a common language, our nation will encourage Americans from all backgrounds to work together, live together, and prosper together. As this debate moves forward, I continue to encourage more of my colleagues to join me in promoting English as our common language.”

NOTE: Last year, Rep. Price introduced H.R. 4464, the Common Sense English Act, so that employers have the freedom to establish “English in the Workplace” policies. The bill enjoys bipartisan support with more than 100 cosponsors.