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Jim Risch: I must tell you that, in my view, we should not relent on the 2-percent goal.

On the recordMay 6, 2013
I must tell you that, in my view, we should not relent on the 2-percent goal.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch emphasizes the importance of NATO members meeting the 2% defense spending goal.

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