Jim Risch actually said...

"We must build on recent though tenuous progress in countering these efforts, which began during the Trump administration and not giving in to Russian pressure tactics."

"I commend our diplomats in Moscow for continuing to keep our embassy operational in spite of these challenges."

"If confirmed, ensuring the safety and security of the Embassy and Consulate teams and American citizens in Morocco, helping Morocco and Israel cement their growing relationship, support for a politica..."

"If confirmed, I will not hesitate to raise issues of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law with my counterparts."