Jessica Ramos: “I think in New York City, every single child should speak at…”

“The language is where I think there's the key. Can I say that? So I actually think, and this might, you know, give voters an idea into the way I think about education, but I think in New York City, every single child should speak at least two languages. Of course, English and their native language, whatever that means. I think it's a terrific way to combat white supremacy. I think forcing all of us to speak another language and, heck, maybe even a third language.” (31:48–31:53)

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