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Bush Funds Exotic Languages in Schools

Posted on Jan 5, 2006

Washington Post: President Bush announced plans yesterday to boost foreign-language study in the United States, casting the initiative as a strategic move to better engage other nations in combating terrorism and promoting freedom and democracy.

“This program is a part of a strategic goal, and that is to protect this country,” Bush said. | more

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