Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 6, 2023
It is better to be America's adversary or irritant than it is to be America's ally.
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch discusses perceptions of U.S. foreign policy favoring adversaries over allies.

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