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Este informe no está disponible en español. THE MIAMI HERALDBush Opposes English-Onlyby RON HUTCHESONJune 27, 2000 WASHINGTON -- Texas Gov. George W. Bush told an Hispanic-American audience Monday that he intends to split the Immigration and Naturalization Service into two agencies to help ease the way for legal immigrants. The Republican presidential candidate, addressing the League of United Latin American Citizens, also distanced himself from anti-immigration forces by denouncing the ``English-only'' movement. While Bush said he supports border enforcement, the thrust of his remarks was to strongly endorse immigration and cultural diversity. The nation's 32 million Hispanics are the fastest-growing segment of the American population. They are expected to cast 5.4 percent of November's vote. Their growing political strength, especially in Florida, California, Texas and New York, makes them a leading target for both major political parties. Vice President Al Gore is scheduled to speak to the LULAC convention Friday. LULAC, which claims 115,000 members, is the nation's oldest and largest Hispanic group. Bush beat his rival to the punch with a speech peppered with Spanish and praise for Hispanic culture. ``Texas is a better place for the Hispanic influence,'' Bush said.
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