“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 6, 2016
I am not responsible to anyone except the people of America and the courts of America, not to some court convened in Europe.
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Risch emphasizes his accountability to American citizens, rejecting foreign legal authority.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Jim Risch

Jul 4, 2026

“Whether they are a veteran, first responder, community leader, or volunteer, these Idahoans embody the values that have defined our state for 136 years.

risch.senate.gov
Jun 5, 2026

In the coming months, multiple microreactors will go critical at the INL in a move that will be central to fortifying America’s place as a global leader in nuclear energy, strengthen our security, and power the future.

risch.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

The future of American nuclear energy is being developed in Idaho.

risch.senate.gov
Jun 10, 2026

Idaho is full of small businesses that drive our economy and quality of life.

risch.senate.gov
View all Jim Risch quotes

Other voices in this conversation