Condoleezza's Okay with Anthem in Spanish

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Rice not upset by US national anthem in Spanish

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Unlike President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is not upset or offended by hearing the U.S. national anthem sung in Spanish.

Asked about the issue, which has become a topic of outrage on conservative talk radio stations, Rice said she had heard "The Star-Spangled Banner" sung in many different ways.

"I've heard the national anthem done in rap versions, country versions, classical versions. The individualization of the American national anthem is quite under way," she said on the CBS show "Face the Nation."

"From my point of view, people expressing themselves as wanting to be Americans is a good thing," she added. "I think what we need to focus on is an immigration policy that is comprehensive and that recognizes our laws and recognizes our humanity."

On Friday, Bush gave a different response to the same question. "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," he said.

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[MADem]

1. When the SECSTATE is going for DISTANCE from the Prez, he's got trouble

But she's right, for a change. That Spanish version is delightful. And there's a little something called the First Amendment that BushCo hasn't gotten totally rid of....yet!

But weren't the Spanish language singers on that track Puerto Rican????? Last time I checked, they already HAD their American passports!!!!!!

[Peanutcat]

2. Gee--

She mustn't have gotten the Talking Points memo yet. Wonder how long it'll be before she changes her tune?

[alarimer]

3. Well that's a relief

I was so worried what she thought.

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4. I'll continue keep you informed