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Jim Risch: “We need to accept that Russia sees this kind of diplomacy as weakness and that it only seriously responds when we…”

On the recordMay 15, 2023
We need to accept that Russia sees this kind of diplomacy as weakness and that it only seriously responds when we project strength.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Risch emphasizes the need for a strong stance against Russia's aggressive behavior.

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