Political Quotes

Jim Risch: “What good does sanctioning do if you do not do anything about it when a country like this takes the action it did?”

On the recordMarch 14, 2023
What good does sanctioning do if you do not do anything about it when a country like this takes the action it did?
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the effectiveness of sanctions against Iran.

Share

More from Jim Risch

Oct 1, 2026

I am proud to recognize Disciples Coffee as Small Business of the Month for their work bringing people together over their small-batch specialty roasts and faithful community service through their Mission of the Month program.

risch.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

“Today, Titan Batteries is at the cutting edge of American manufacturing, supplying mission-specific batteries that support the U.S. military and critical defense programs.”

risch.senate.gov
Sep 25, 2026

American citizens are entitled to exercise their Second Amendment rights without the federal government compiling searchable lists of their names and firearms.

risch.senate.gov
Sep 4, 2026

“It’s abundantly clear Idaho’s grizzly bear populations have widely exceeded recovery goals,”

risch.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation