President Donald Trump’s executive order making English the official language of the United States unites rather than divides the country, Rep. Robert Aderholt, who has introduced legislation to codify the order into law, told Newsmax Saturday.

“This has been an issue that has been percolating for many, many years,” the Alabama Republican said on Newsmax’s “America Right Now.” “I remember Newt Gingrich talking about this issue probably 25 years ago or longer. 

“I know some people would say this is dividing this country, but I think it does the opposite,” the congressman added. “I think it unifies this country because it causes all people to speak one language. And I don’t think there’s anything that unifies a country more than to have a unifying language.”

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