Sarah Elfreth: “Only 1% of midshipmen are international students.”

“In fact, US Officers are more confident in partnering with international counterparts who graduated from the academies as they share a common education in military strategy and doctrine. International students also only occupy a very limited number of positions. Only 1% of midshipmen are international students. May I yield 30 more seconds? Jones recognized. Thank you. 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.” (07:47–07:51)

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