James E. Risch: “The thing that really bothers me is the fact that No. 1, it doesn't work. No. 2, it's placing the burden on law-abiding…”

democracy is a whole lot better than authoritarianism.

The tragic situations there cry out for us using every tool in our diplomatic toolbox to help deal with the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

For whatever reason the second branch of government is reluctant to anger other countries or look at the wrath of other countries, and that is just flat wrong.

Autocrats fear the loss of control, and this ensures opposing ideas are neither seen nor heard.