James E. Risch

We need to lead with our values as we try to advance an agenda of good governance in the region.

I think we can note that the U.K. came out with a definitive statement, calling atrocities in Darfur ethnic cleansing last week.

It seems to me we could be further along than where we are.

They tell us that, in Niger, for example, they call it one coup too many.

the DFC cannot save the world on its own.

It is common knowledge, of course, that there is slave labor involved in the solar industry through China, and people are concerned about that.

U.S. taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich countries who have the money to pay their own policy priorities.

I am concerned, however, about DFC's ability to balance its dual mandate to advance and protect economic freedom, particularly when this Administration at times seeks to use the DFC to promote its agenda.

The United States cannot compromise its values to achieve messaging-related climate objectives.

It is the United States interest to promote economic freedom, which lifts hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and achieves shared prosperity.

In that case, China wind up with the project.

U.S. taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich countries who have the money to pay their own policy priorities.

There is no place for slave labor in any DFC supported projects.

There is nothing more nonpartisan and bipartisan than the national interests and the national security of the United States of America.

I appreciate that. That is a good explanation.

There is nothing more nonpartisan and bipartisan than the national interests and the national security of the United States of America.

I put a hold on opening the office in Brazil because it was solely focused on climate, and I wanted a broader aperture than just climate.

I appreciate that. That is a good explanation.

I put a hold on opening the office in Brazil because it was solely focused on climate, and I wanted a broader aperture than just climate.

the DFC cannot save the world on its own.

The United States cannot compromise its values to achieve messaging-related climate objectives.

There is no place for slave labor in any DFC supported projects.

It is the United States interest to promote economic freedom, which lifts hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and achieves shared prosperity.

It is common knowledge, of course, that there is slave labor involved in the solar industry through China, and people are concerned about that.

I am concerned, however, about DFC's ability to balance its dual mandate to advance and protect economic freedom, particularly when this Administration at times seeks to use the DFC to promote its agenda.