Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
If we can't figure out how we take care of our waste, how we take care of your garbage, how can we do anything as a government?
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch emphasizes the government's responsibility in waste management.

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