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.
The United States firmly opposes the opening of the investigation by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the Palestinian situation.
I continue to strongly disagree with the International Criminal Court's prior actions relating to the Afghanistan situation with regard to U.S. personnel and maintain our longstanding objection to the Court's assertion of jurisdiction over…
Moving along, I want to talk about the outcompete China initiative, which I think we are all in agreement on as far as objective is concerned.
Again, we need to encourage our European allies to join us in what we are trying to do as far as Iran is concerned.
Our unity of purpose with our democratic allies and partners against Putin's illegal war is critical and goes far beyond Ukraine's borders.
I am concerned that new rules put forth by the SBA could jeopardize the 7(a) program's integrity.
Access to capital is one of the most significant hurdles facing small businesses as they start and grow, especially in our current economic environment.
The SBA is proposing to cut millions in funding for the Small Business Development Centers, who are essential to maintaining the strength of small businesses in Idaho and across the country.
Well, I am going to have to look at the rest of the budget, but I have got to tell you, I am deeply disappointed that that cut has been made and the money is being spread somewhere else.
I was deeply disappointed when I saw what was proposed here. The $16 million is--I mean, it is stunningly--if we are going to--if we are going to pursue the porcupine theory of how to defend Taiwan, I mean, the $16 million is--does not…





