America Quote by Donald Rumsfeld
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“We [the USA] do have a big nation's problem. We have the problem of a nation that's got two oceans, oceans on either side. People come from all across the globe and want to live here and they want to work here and they want to invest here. And that's a good thing. And they make up this country. But as a people, we [americans] are not highly skilled in languages. We're not highly skilled in knowledge of other cultures. And that's a problem.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on National Competitiveness, Donald Rumsfeld, 2005
America's cultural and linguistic diversity is a strength, but lack of language skills and cultural awareness hampers global integration.
In simple terms: Diverse nation, language gap.
Key Takeaway
Invest in language and cultural education.
Themes
diversity
globalization
education
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- immigration policy
- business
- foreign relations
Key Concepts
cultural competence
language proficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools better teach languages?
- What policies encourage cultural literacy?
A Different Perspective
Improving skills requires resources and political will.
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