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James E. Risch: “It is better to be America's adversary or irritant than it is to be America's ally.”

On the recordSeptember 7, 2023
It is better to be America's adversary or irritant than it is to be America's ally.
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James E. Risch
Idaho

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Risch discusses the perception that adversaries receive more attention than allies.

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