I like his pride in his country and his position. People who want to be Americans see speaking English as the way to succeed in this country, and will assimilate. And people who want to use America will not assimilate. It's that simple.
One, my grandparents came legally. How come these guys can't? And, two, my grandparents had to learn English. How come these guys don't?
So says Joey Vento, third generation of legal Italian immigrants. His cheesesteaks? 
GENO'S SAYS: SPEAK ENGLISH. If you know Philadelphia, you know Geno's. Best cheesesteaks in the world. Reader Willie S. sends word via the Philly Inquirer that Joey Vento, the grandson of Italian-born immigrants who owns Geno's, is taking a stand for assimilation and... [Michelle Malkin]
The Immigration Debate | Then vs. Now: An old struggle to adapt. How do you say cheesesteak with in Spanish? Joseph Vento, the owner of Geno's Steaks, doesn't care. Just read the laminated signs, This is America. When Ordering, Speak English.
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