If you weren't paying attention this summer, then-presidential candidate Barack Obama caused a mini shock wave when he suggested that American children should learn Spanish."It's embarrassing when Europeans come over here, they all speak English, they speak French, they speak German. And then we go over to Europe and all we can say is merci beaucoup, right?"
As our new Commander in Chief, President Obama has made education a top priority, hoping to prove to parents that learning a foreign language shouldn't be a luxury or a hobby, but a priority. In today's global economy, language skills can make the difference when looking for a job, structuring business deals, or running the most powerful country in the world.
Curiously, President Obama has some shortcomings of his own when it comes to this problem. As he stated during his controversial comments, "I don't speak a foreign language. It's embarrassing!"
While there are reports that President Obama may speak a bit of Indonesian and Spanish, one has to wonder if he will take up his own challenge.
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Let's not be silly. He speaks Arabic fluently. Have you ever heard him do the call to Allah chants. He sounds like a......native
I know Mj your absolutely right. Radu is just ignoring that fact. haha
Sorry folks. Been a while. MJ, if you can get me proof of that, we'll both be rich men.
Sean. Always a pleasure. I'll try not to stray away for prolonged periods of time and let you all have all the fun.
I appreciate it. It get's lonely argueing all alone sometimes. haha
He did his Call to Allah while on the Today Show with Matt Lauer; somewhere around 18 months ago. I'll see if I can YouTube or you find it if you prefer.
my apology.it was nicholas kristoff of the ny times, feb. of '07. it can be googled.
You're right. So he's well rounded.
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