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Jim Risch: “This is not an appropriate use of U.S. taxpayer dollars.”

On the recordApril 25, 2023
This is not an appropriate use of U.S. taxpayer dollars.
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch criticizes the budget allocation for humanitarian assistance versus climate funds.

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