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Jim Risch: “There's a real renaissance going on as far as nuclear energy…”

Featuring: Jim Risch, Republican | U.S. Senate Idaho

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The 208: Day in the Life of Idaho Senator Jim Risch

Published | Video Starts at 05:00

We've been at it ever since. Of course, we had the setback as a result of Three Mile island, which really put us a generation behind. But now I think the world knows There's a real renaissance going on as far as nuclear energy is concerned, not only in the United States, but also particularly in the globe, particularly in Eastern Europe, where they're trying to cut the cord with Russia. The morning quickly disappears and it's straight to the Senate floor for a round of votes. The press waits in the halls for reaction to the news of the day. (05:00–05:14)

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Asserts that there is a global resurgence in nuclear energy, especially in Eastern Europe.

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