James E. Risch: “This is an attack on the United States by people who have been designated as terrorists.”

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.

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.

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.