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On the recordAugust 21, 2018
Do you see one of the things that happens with young people your age, if they learn Cherokee fluently, they feel more motivated to succeed, to interact with the community, to make sure that you grow a stronger community?
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall discusses the positive impact of learning Cherokee on youth motivation and community engagement.

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