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On the recordJanuary 21, 2009
Like the Secretary-Designate, I support a lead role for the State Department in advancing resource transparency at the United Nations.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho
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Supporting the State Department's role in promoting resource transparency internationally.

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