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Jim Risch: I am concerned that if we don't get off the dime, and get this done, now, the opportunity will be lost.

On the recordJune 16, 2009
I am concerned that if we don't get off the dime, and get this done, now, the opportunity will be lost.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Warns about the risk of losing investment opportunities if action is delayed.

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