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James E. Risch

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James E. Risch is a prominent American politician currently serving as a U.S. Senator from Idaho. A member of the Republican Party, Risch has been in office since 2009, having previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Idaho from 2006 to 2009. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on various issues including national security, foreign relations, and economic development. Risch has been an advocate for a strong U.S. presence on the global stage, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and legislative action in addressing international crises.

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Feb 28, 2024

This is a failure of American policy that will have consequences for years to come.

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Feb 28, 2024

We must enforce existing Iran sanctions to include stopping Chinese purchase of Iranian oil, and we must permanently freeze Iranian assets around the world.

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Feb 28, 2024

The Administration chose engagement and appeasement over containment and isolation.

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Feb 28, 2024

Money is the sinews of war. Iran understands that. If you do not go after the money, it is just not a serious strategy.

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Feb 28, 2024

We never talked about it, and I am not going to get into the details here but one of the real things that we really need to focus on is not a drop of oil moves without it going into a ship, and that ship has to have insurance or the ship…

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Feb 28, 2024

It is clear the Iranian regime doubts Biden's will to impose serious costs. It is time to do things differently.

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Feb 28, 2024

When it comes to Iran, both sides of the aisle agree on more than they disagree.

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Feb 28, 2024

Iran is an enduring national security challenge and requires a serious policy that uses all instruments of national power.

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Feb 28, 2024

Congress should unite to send a message to Tehran that its terrorism comes at a significant cost.

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Feb 28, 2024

The Iranian people are disillusioned and at a breaking point.

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Feb 28, 2024

Iran is an enduring national security challenge and requires a serious policy that uses all instruments of national power.

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