title: Which language would you port COBOL programs to and why?
body: <p>When selecting a language to port COBOL programs from what language would you chose and why?  I am not looking for the answer "because I am familiar with language X".  </p>
  
  <p>I am looking for features in a language that map well to COBOL's design.</p>
  
  <p><strong>Update:</strong> The programs would run the gammit to utilities, data processing, screens, etc.</p>