[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 14, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E790]
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   HELP DECISIONMAKERS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING ANOTHER 
                                LANGUAGE

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                        HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 1996

  Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to include in the 
Congressional Record the following excerpts from essays by Colorado 
students who participated in the first essay contest sponsored by the 
Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers. Their theme was, ``Help 
Decisionmakers Understand the Importance of Learning Another 
Language.'' Students from kindergarten through university level 
participated. I commend these students for their efforts.
  ``Learning a foreign language weakens barriers that some use to 
justify resentment.''--Karin Wangberg, grade 11, Aurora
  ``By learning another language, you can discover a whole new 
world.''--Anne Cook, grade 8, Littleton
  ``Many of today's stereotypes and hostilities between nations lie in 
a misunderstanding and lack of appreciation for cultures outside of 
one's own. Learning a foreign language inspires a respect and an 
understanding of each other's uniqueness.''--Tiffiny Shea Wine, college 
student, Federal Heights
  ``It is good to know how to speak another language to help others who 
don't know your language. You can teach other people too and they could 
help other people.''--Heaven Tapia, grade 2, Denver
  ``I think kids should get a good education, and foreign languages are 
part of a good education. It is just as important as math, writing and 
spelling, etc. It is fun, interesting, exciting and educational.''--
Caroline Lea, grade 4, Lakewood.

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