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Jim Risch: I was glad to hear you acknowledge in your opening statement how important it is that we avoid leaks of any kind…

On the recordFebruary 6, 2013
I was glad to hear you acknowledge in your opening statement how important it is that we avoid leaks of any kind, because they are dangerous, they endanger the lives of Americans, and they can't be tolerated in the business that we're in.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Risch emphasizes the dangers of leaks and their impact on American lives.

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