Just a Fig Leaf

So Antonio Villaraigosa objects to the official language of the United States being English, on the grounds that it will make it difficult for the providers of emergency services to communicate with those who don't yet speak English.

But here's the question I'd like to ask the Mayor of LA:

The amendment to the federal immigration bill reads as follows: "Unless specifically stated in applicable law, no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the government of the United States or any of its officials or representatives act, communicate, perform or provide services, or provide materials in any language other than English.''

Couldn't an exception be made "in applicable law" for those providing emergency services -- or is your concern simply a pretext for opposing a common and uniform language in the United States?