On the recordJuly 27, 2011
It troubles me deeply to have someone who's represented a special interest group to come and try to do what you're going to be asked to do in leading this agency.
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congress.govJim Risch: “It troubles me deeply to have someone who's represented a special interest group to come and try to do what you're going…”
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Risch voices concern over Wodder's background with special interest groups.
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