Jim Risch actually said...

"We face severe economic challenges here at home, and many of our partners struggle with post-COVID economies or political instability."

"It is also imperative that we defend against countries like China and Russia who place commerce at the service of their political objectives."

"I guarantee you that every ounce of this stuff that is brought out of the ground in the United States of America will be done so in a much more environmentally friendly way than it is anywhere else in..."

"The truth is State Department's continued promise to develop a workforce that looks like America is not centered and representing all of America based on things like geographic diversity."