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Roland Burris: “Unfortunately. Mr. Ambassador, we must learn the language of the natives and they will accept us better when we can…”

On the recordDecember 1, 2009
Unfortunately. Mr. Ambassador, we must learn the language of the natives and they will accept us better when we can speak their language.
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Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of learning local languages for better acceptance in Afghanistan.

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