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Jim Risch: “I hope, as you go to the United Nations, you will take the view that America is unique and exceptional, and we are a…”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
I hope, as you go to the United Nations, you will take the view that America is unique and exceptional, and we are a unique and exceptional people.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Risch emphasizes America's unique role and leadership in the world.

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