James E. Risch: “This is not a happy occasion. It is disappointing we are here today having this hearing.”

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.

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

Oh, we can be fired.

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