Thanks for the heads up, Kevin. I was wondering what this press release I just got was all about. Here's the press statement from Adam Kidron, hot off the Internets. You read it here first... Debbie Speer KFCF/Fresno, CA Response Statement From Adam Kidron ? President/CEO of Urban Box Office Regarding Comments From President Bush On ?Nuestro Himno? At A Rose Garden Press Conference Today, President George Bush commented: "I think the national anthem ought to be sung in English, and I think people who want to be a citizen of this country ought to learn English and they ought to learn to sing the national anthem in English. I think people who want to be citizens of this country ought to learn English" (Quote from AP) Adam Kidron Responds: ?The intention of recording ?Nuestro Himno? (Our Anthem) has never been to discourage immigrants from learning English and embracing American culture. We instead view ?Nuestro Himno? as a song that affords those immigrants that have not yet learned the English language, the opportunity to fully understand the character of the star Spangled Banner, the American flag and the ideals of freedom that they represent. We hope that the President would listen to the passionate and thoughtful rendition of the anthem presented by ?Nuestro Himno? and embrace the opportunity to teach a wider audience about the American Dream. We would encourage the President to join with the millions of listeners that will tune into radio stations across the country at 7:00PM Eastern time tonight to join in a moment of solidarity in appreciating the generosity of America.? --- Original Message --- From: Kevin White <cuitlacoche1@xxxxxxxxx> >Bush Says Anthem Should Be in English >By JEANNINE AVERSA, AP Economics > The national anthem should be sung in English not Spanish President Bush declared Friday, amid growing restlessness over the millions of immigrants here illegally. > "One of the things that's very important is, when we debate this issue, that we not lose our national soul," the president exclaimed. "One of the great things about America is that we've been able to take people from all walks of life bound as one nation under God. And that's the challenge ahead of us." > > A Spanish language version of the national anthem was released Friday by a British music producer, Adam Kidron, who said he wanted to honor America's immigrants. > > When the president was asked at a Rose Garden question-and-answer session whether the anthem should be sung in Spanish, he replied: "I think the national anthem ought to be sung in English, and I think people who want to be a citizen of this country ought to learn English and they ought to learn to sing the national anthem in English." > > He made his remarks on the matters during a wide- ranging briefing with reporters. > "I think people who want to be citizens of this country ought to learn English," Bush said. > > The president's comments came amid a burgeoning national debate and congressional fight over legislation pending in Congress, and pushed by Bush, to overhaul U.S. immigration law. > > Bush called on lawmakers to move forward on legislation now stalled that would revamp immigration laws. > > "I want a comprehensive bill," Bush said that includes enforcement as well as giving temporary worker status to some illegal immigrants. > > Large numbers of immigrant groups have planned an economic boycott next week to dramatize their call for legislation providing legal status for millions of people in the United States illegally. > > "You know, I'm not a supporter of boycotts," Bush said. " I am a supporter of comprehensive immigration ... I think most Americans agree that we've got to enforce our border. I don't think there's any question about that." > > His remarks followed release of the Spanish language version of the song, called "Nuestro Himno" or "Our Anthem." > > New Pacifica Working Group http://www.egroups.com/group/NewPacifica 'Save Our Stations!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewPacifica/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: NewPacifica-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/