Jim Risch: “It seems to me that we have been totally unprepared to respond to this.”

Vicki and I wish Idahoans and all Americans a safe and joyful Independence Day!

“Idaho is the greatest state in the nation because of the outstanding people who call it home,” said Risch.

This investment by the U.S. Department of Commerce... will expand opportunities for the West to maintain this strong reputation.

America is the greatest nation in the world. Not by a little bit, but by a whole lot. For 250 years, the United States has stood as a beacon of freedom, opportunity, perseverance, and innovation. This American spirit is alive and well…