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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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May 21, 2024

In April you said China was the primary contributor to Russia's military complex.

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May 21, 2024

I believe President Salva Kiir, First Vice President Riek Machar, and other South Sudanese political leaders have collectively failed to meet the conditions for genuine and peaceful elections in South Sudan.

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May 21, 2024

The Administration's policy is fatally flawed. Outreach and accommodation have failed, and the lack of any serious strategy has come home to roost.

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May 21, 2024

In April you said China was the primary contributor to Russia's military complex.

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May 21, 2024

This is a time for U.S. leadership and resolve.

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May 21, 2024

It appears we are at the start of a new era in global affairs, one marked by growing instability, increasing competition, and fraying economic relationships.

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May 21, 2024

We cannot use U.S. taxpayer dollars to support an open ended, poorly conceived mission in a country plagued by extreme gang violence and political instability without some kind of assurances that things are going to be different this time.

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May 16, 2024

This means the Department cannot deliver on its ambitious agenda to open new embassies in places where we are directly contending with China.

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May 16, 2024

You have to have that rigorous debate between the security professionals, between the people who are building, and we want to do this right.

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May 16, 2024

I am glad you are paying attention to it. It is the right thing to do.

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May 16, 2024

Can you give me just a--I do not want a blah, blah, blah, answer.

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May 16, 2024

We deserve to know whether Mr. Malley's crimes impacted U.S. Iran policy, influenced nuclear discussions, or swayed the President's decisions.

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