On the recordJanuary 21, 2009
The idea that the United States cannot send people abroad to serve our interests, and can become familiar with a language, has just got to stop.
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congress.govThe idea that the United States cannot send people abroad to serve our interests, and can become familiar with a language, has just got to stop.
Dodd criticizes the U.S. for its lack of language training for diplomats.
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