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Yvette Clarke: “Most immigrants really desire to learn the English language, particularly those who are involved in commerce.”

On the recordMarch 21, 2012
Most immigrants really desire to learn the English language, particularly those who are involved in commerce.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Clarke highlights immigrants' desire to learn English for business success.

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