James E. Risch: “Our partners need to step up and buy more capability and conduct more presence operations.”

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

I think it is incumbent upon us as we go forward to do that, and I commit to you that we will continue to pursue that.

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.