05/06/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"The Federal Government must partner with schools, colleges, and the private sector to address this ongoing challenge at its root cause."
"Last year, we marked the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This tragic event exposed our Nation's language shortfalls."
"We believe in a core curriculum. We believe in foreign language, and we also believe in a readiness audit."
"I should tell you that I am a World War II veteran; and during that time, I served in the Pacific."