“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
your job is to do what is best for America and serve the interests of the American people.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of prioritizing American interests in international cooperation.

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