James E. Risch: “I respectfully disagree. They have got it, they are in front of this committee.”

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

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

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.

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