Our common language is . . . English. And our common task is to ensure that our non-English-speaking children learn this common language.
Source: In NY Times, 26 Sep 1985.
-- William J Bennett, (Jul 31 1943-____), US government officer; He was secretary of Education, 1985-88 and the Drug Czar (Director of the National Drug Contol Policy), 1989-90.