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On the recordFebruary 7, 2017
The fiscal year 2017 NDAA conference report highlights the importance of foreign language proficiency in maintaining military readiness.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

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Ernst emphasizes foreign language skills as crucial for military readiness.

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