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Jim Risch: This is not a balancing matter. The question is, whatever I get out of this guy, do I need it in a court of law?

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
This is not a balancing matter. The question is, whatever I get out of this guy, do I need it in a court of law?
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch argues that the need for court evidence is paramount, dismissing the idea of balance.

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