“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Kentucky behind, Alabama behind, Mississippi behind, Georgia behind, South Carolina behind.”

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On the recordFebruary 5, 2014
I commend Senator Risch for his work, and the Idaho example in seeking ways to protect roadless areas and their values while also protecting wildland-urban communities from the effects of wildfire.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho
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Acknowledgment of Risch's efforts in managing roadless areas and wildfire protection.

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