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Jim Risch

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Jim Risch is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Idaho since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Risch previously held the position of lieutenant governor of Idaho from 2006 to 2009 and served in the Idaho State Senate from 2002 to 2006. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as government accountability and land management, reflecting the interests of his constituents in Idaho.

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Jun 7, 2018

as you may know, I supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that became law in December of last year. We hear stories every day of the positive impact this law has had on the economy at large and in the lives of Americans who are seeing more…

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Jun 4, 2018

I believe the President is getting excellent advice from that national security team so that no one thinks that the President is sitting in the Oval Office reading a magazine.

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Jun 4, 2018

Both of those were missing with the Iran deal.

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Jun 4, 2018

We are all about human rights. We always have been, we always will be.

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Jun 4, 2018

They take that very seriously. And they know that the Constitution requires them to not only get consent, but to get advice.

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Jun 4, 2018

I can tell you personally that the President of the United States has told me personally, the Vice President of the United States has told me personally, the Secretary of State has told me personally that it is their intent to craft this…

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Jun 4, 2018

You know, the question was asked about whether you are worried that failure might lead to military action.

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Jun 4, 2018

the choice for a military solution is not ours. It is his.

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May 24, 2018

as you know, Congress passed, and the President signed, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act late last year. While much media attention has been focused on certain aspects of tax reform, one topic that has not received due attention is the positive…

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May 14, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was passed last year, has already been a big win for small businesses and, more importantly, their employees.

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May 14, 2018

we passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which allows our job creators of all sizes to grow and reinvest in their employees.

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May 8, 2018

I have always found Ms. Haspel to be open, to be forthcoming, and to be truthful.

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