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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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Jun 8, 2023

Look, for years, we have focused on putting out fires. And we were very, very successful at it, and by being successful at it, we have caused the problem that we have got, and that is that the West, particularly, burns every year.

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Jun 7, 2023

A lot of us were very concerned about what happened in Sudan.

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Jun 7, 2023

Thank you for the important work you do and it is critically important for a vast swath of Americans who partake of these services.

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Jun 7, 2023

We certainly do not want to be hostile here. This is not a partisan issue, obviously. This is an American issue.

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Jun 7, 2023

What should be a reasonable expectation on a person's part?

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Jun 7, 2023

A lot of us were very concerned about what happened in Sudan.

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Jun 7, 2023

I appreciate your comment about the 6,000 work visas for Idahoans, but that is a drop in the bucket.

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Jun 7, 2023

We certainly do not want to be hostile here. This is not a partisan issue, obviously. This is an American issue.

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Jun 7, 2023

Foreigners have to wait months, sometimes years, to visit the United States.

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Jun 7, 2023

I appreciate your comment about the 6,000 work visas for Idahoans, but that is a drop in the bucket.

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