U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole wants to make English the national language of the United States.

Dole's office released a statement this afternoon saying she is co-sponsoring an amendment to the immigration reform bill to prohibit the federal government from communicating or providing services in any language other than English.

“More than 322 different languages are spoken by people in this country, and it would be fiscally irresponsible and impractical for our government to provide services in all of these languages,” the Salisbury Republican said in the statement.

“Making English our national language will not only eliminate waste and duplication within our government, it will unite all Americans by providing a common form of communication. In addition, immigrants must be proficient in English to maximize their employment and economic opportunities in this country.”

Dole opposes the immigration reform legislation.