James E. Risch

Soft power only works when it is backed up by hard power.

Ma'am, you are living in la-la land. They are not coming back to the table.

I think we are concerned.

For deterrence to be credible, it must be backed up by capability and political will to follow through on the threat.

you are being too tough on ITAR. ITAR is really, really important when you are trying to withhold secrets from Russia, and China, and others.

I have never agreed with every decision made by any Administration since I have been in the U.S. Senate on every issue.

Do we support in their ambition to eliminate Hamas?

you are being too tough on ITAR. ITAR is really, really important when you are trying to withhold secrets from Russia, and China, and others.

It is going to be never. You guys are dreaming over there if this is what you are waiting for.

For deterrence to be credible, it must be backed up by capability and political will to follow through on the threat.

I am really disappointed in what I have heard today.

I have never agreed with every decision made by any Administration since I have been in the U.S. Senate on every issue.

I want to ask you about that.

It is going to be never. You guys are dreaming over there if this is what you are waiting for.

the Biden administration has been very open in its communications with us, and I think respects greatly the legislative branch of government.

The United States has had a strategic interest in Asia being open and free for over two centuries.

The demands of this security environment are immense.

The Administration's approach to alliances is not serving our interests.

The Administration's approach to alliances is not serving our interests.

A lot of times we get a lot of talk and not much substance, and I think today all of us feel we got our money's worth today.

We need another more substantive strategy for dealing with it.

We are not the world's policeman.

We need another more substantive strategy for dealing with it.

We are not the world's policeman.

A balance of power favorable to the United States protects U.S. interests and allies' sovereignty.