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Jim Risch: “I cannot apologize for the Federal Government. If I could, I would.”

On the recordJuly 23, 2013
I cannot apologize for the Federal Government. If I could, I would.
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch expresses regret over the impact of federal policies on individuals.

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