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On the recordMay 2, 2022
Standardized written tests can only assess a portion of the skills and qualifications required to succeed in the Foreign Service.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin discusses the limitations of standardized tests for Foreign Service recruitment.

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