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James E. Risch: I find it embarrassing. I think it is antithetical to our strategic interests.

On the recordJuly 30, 2024
I find it embarrassing. I think it is antithetical to our strategic interests.
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James E. Risch
Idaho

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Risch criticizes the lack of an ambassador in a country as detrimental to U.S. interests.

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