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“Foreign language is crucial
to
our nation’s economic competitiveness and
national security. Multilingualism enhances
cognitive and social growth, competitiveness in
the global marketplace (four out of five new jobs
in the United States are created from foreign trade),
national security, and understanding of diverse
people and cultures. As we approach a new
century where global communication will be essential
for survival, we cannot afford the luxury of international
ignorance...”
–The United
States Congress |
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