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Jim Risch: I think what we ought to do is take a step back and say, look, we do not want to hear this stuff.

On the recordOctober 2, 2013
I think what we ought to do is take a step back and say, look, we do not want to hear this stuff.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch emphasizes the need for action over empty promises.

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