Nuestro Himno
… translated “Our Anthem”, is a Spanish version of the US national anthem getting a lot of attention (and air-time) in light of the recent movement in immigration reform, featuring Wycleff Jean and several prominent Spanish artists. What does Bush have to say in response?
I think the National Anthem ought to be sung in English, and I think people who want to be citizens of this country ought to learn English and they ought to learn to sing the National Anthem in English.
Yeah, and I’m sure the Native Americans really wanted to learn our language … or, I don’t know where I’m going … yes I do.
AUDIO[“Nuestro Himno”] (via KLIF AM) LINK [lyrics - translation] ARTICLE (Washington Post)
Update:
When visiting cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, or Philadelphia, in pivotal states, George W. Bush would drop in at Hispanic festivals and parties, sometimes joining in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in Spanish, sometimes partying with a “Viva Bush” mariachi band flown in from Texas.
Kevin Phillips, **American Dynasty
