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Jim Risch: “I think saying that I'm deeply disappointed is an understatement, and I think that's true for the American people.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
I think saying that I'm deeply disappointed is an understatement, and I think that's true for the American people.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Senator Risch expresses deep disappointment regarding the current situation.

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