Jim Risch actually said...

For many years now, mining in Arizona has been barely a blip on the chart.

Mining's contribution to Arizona's economy has significantly declined over the years.

06/16/2009

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Republicans and Democrats should work together to ensure that the U.S. and its Government treats China as the top foreign policy priority.

Because after all, when it comes to foreign relations or the success and operation of a country, democracy is foundational to that.

Rather than keep its promise, the Chinese Communist Party is doing everything it can to erase Hong Kong's autonomy.

democracy is foundational to that, and the United States remains the gold standard for democracy.