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James E. Risch: “I think there is a real opportunity there and I think that we really ought to exploit it.”

On the recordMay 16, 2023
I think there is a real opportunity there and I think that we really ought to exploit it.
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James E. Risch
Idaho

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Risch sees potential in engaging with former Soviet states against Russia.

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