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Betty McCollum: It is a shame that we would lose Native languages not only just for the First Americans, but to lose the languages that…

On the recordApril 6, 2014
It is a shame that we would lose Native languages not only just for the First Americans, but to lose the languages that saved lives during World War II.
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Betty McCollum
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

McCollum emphasizes the cultural loss of Native languages and their historical significance.

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