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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

It is clear the end of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan does not signal the end of American interests there.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

Despite Russia's huge troop presence on Ukraine's borders, Germany and this administration seem dead set on handing Putin another point of leverage.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

The urgency of these challenges underscores why we need our Embassy in Berlin to have a confirmed ambassador in place immediately.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

China has not demonstrated good faith efforts in engagement with the U.S., and with our transatlantic partners.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

I would have liked to have seen sanctions posed on Nord Stream during the totality of the hundreds of miles that were being laid under the Trump administration.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

We are also presented with a rare opportunity to reframe a U.S.-Pakistan relationship not solely focused on Afghanistan.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

A full-fledged effort across the transatlantic alliance is required to deter Russia.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

China has mistreated the Uighurs and other ethnic minorities within China.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

Human rights are an absolute priority and should not be compromised.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

I understand China's malign influence, and the case studies offered in the report are incredibly illuminating.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

The United States also needs to continue to advocate on human rights issues in India.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

Cooperation with Germany on this front must be a priority.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

China has demonstrated a bellicose foreign policy as it related to its neighbors in Southeast Asia, including Taiwan.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

It is really hard to understand the lack of concern then and the concern now.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

Mr. Chairman, we need this man confirmed immediately.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

I think this has slipped through the cracks.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

There are enormous pressures on State Department personnel that need immediate attention.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Oct 4, 2021

I would urge you, when you make your list of things that you want to accomplish, you put this right at the top because this is of critical importance to all of us.

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