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James E. Risch

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James E. Risch is a prominent American politician currently serving as a U.S. Senator from Idaho. A member of the Republican Party, Risch has been in office since 2009, having previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Idaho from 2006 to 2009. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on various issues including national security, foreign relations, and economic development. Risch has been an advocate for a strong U.S. presence on the global stage, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and legislative action in addressing international crises.

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Jul 7, 2026

“As we celebrate 250 years of Independence, we must remember the sacrifices made to secure it and recommit ourselves to the ideals that have defined our great nation for centuries: freedom, faith, hard work, equality, and the Rule of Law.

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Jul 7, 2026

“Vicki and I wish Idahoans and all Americans a safe and joyful Independence Day!”

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Nov 29, 2025

This is an attack on the United States by people who have been designated as terrorists.

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Jun 24, 2025

After reviewing the Senate Energy and Natural Resources reconciliation language, I do not support the proposed provision to sell public lands.

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Dec 5, 2024

I am proud of the work we did together to permanently authorize the Global Magnitsky authority.

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Dec 5, 2024

What is happening there today, as we speak, on the ground is unacceptable what the current authorities are doing against the people of Georgia.

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Dec 5, 2024

the beauty of the Constitution of the United States is that the legislative branch is a co-equal branch of government to the executive branch, and you can actually do stuff.

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Dec 5, 2024

The tragic situations there cry out for us using every tool in our diplomatic toolbox to help deal with the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

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Dec 5, 2024

When I did REPO, which you referred to, my biggest enemy was not Democrats. My biggest enemy was the Administration.

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Dec 5, 2024

I agree with that, and one of the other ones we really needed to turn the screw on is on the Russians.

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