Look, for years, we have focused on putting out fires. And we were very, very successful at it, and by being successful at it, we have caused the problem that we have got.
Jim Risch: “Look, for years, we have focused on putting out fires. And we were very, very successful at it, and by being successful…”
On the recordJune 7, 2023
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Risch discusses the consequences of fire suppression efforts.
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