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Jim Risch: “I think it is important to pin down when the United States is going to use military force, to have the proper checks and…”

On the recordMay 23, 2011
I think it is important to pin down when the United States is going to use military force, to have the proper checks and balances with the Congress.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Risch emphasizes the need for clarity and congressional oversight on military force usage.

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