“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 recordJune 12, 2017
I saw confusion. I saw a real troubling view from their point of view during the last 8 years, and it has changed markedly since those two events that nobody ever talks about.
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Risch reflects on the change in allies' confidence due to recent U.S. military actions.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Jim Risch

Jun 10, 2026

Small businesses and the people behind them are the lifeblood of the Gem State.

risch.senate.gov
Jul 16, 2026

It’s abundantly clear Idaho’s grizzly bear populations have widely exceeded recovery goals.

risch.senate.gov
Jul 8, 2026

As we celebrate 250 years of Independence, we must remember the sacrifices made to secure it and recommit ourselves to the ideals that have defined our great nation for centuries: freedom, faith, hard work, equality, and the Rule of Law.

risch.senate.gov
Jul 4, 2026

“I am proud to launch the Idaho Service Spotlight and recognize the individuals and organizations who keep the Gem State a special place to live and raise a family.”

risch.senate.gov
View all Jim Risch quotes

Other voices in this conversation