James E. Risch: “Our experts on the ground should make these decisions, not folks sitting 5,000 miles away in Washington.”

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

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.

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

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