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On the recordDecember 4, 2017
Tim has had a distinguished career in public service and is exceptionally qualified to serve as the Department of the Interior's Assistant Secretary for Water and Science.
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho
Source
congress.gov

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Senator Risch praises Tim's qualifications for a key position in the Department of the Interior.

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