James E. Risch: “We will work very hard on this effort. We are working hard. We will continue to work hard.”

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.

“America is the greatest nation in the world. Not by a little bit, but by a whole lot. For 250 years, the United States has stood as a beacon of freedom, opportunity, perseverance, and innovation. This American spirit is alive and well…

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.

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