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Jim Risch: I guess I'm not quite as dismissive or understanding as you are about canceling that lease.

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I guess I'm not quite as dismissive or understanding as you are about canceling that lease.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch expresses frustration over Ecuador's decision to cancel a military lease.

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