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“Math and science fields are not the only areas where we see the United States lagging behind. Less than 1 percent of American high school students study the critical foreign languages of Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Russian, combined.”

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers is an American politician who serves as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th congressional district. Born on May 22, 1969, she is a member of the Republican Party and has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2005. more

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