Which means these students do not impact the opportunities for qualified American counterparts. And again, the countries sending these international students foot the entire bill. This is not on US Taxpayers. As Russia and China actively educate foreign military officers to expand their influence, the US Needs to maintain this program. so that partner nations don't seek an education elsewhere. Fundamentally, this amendment is misguided, it's xenophobic, and it does not understand the utility and value of educating international students. (08:05–08:12)
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Asserts that Russia and China are educating foreign military officers to expand influence, implying the U.S. should maintain its program.
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