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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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May 12, 2014

I think it is the result of the collaborative work between the State of Idaho and the Department of Energy that has resulted in these successes.

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May 12, 2014

I want to urge you to work with us, with the Congressional delegation, who really, kind of, work as an allies in between the State and the Federal Government.

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Apr 29, 2014

Our hearts go out to Sergeant Bergdahl's family. Our hearts go out to Sergeant Bergdahl.

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Apr 29, 2014

I represent Idaho and I have a constituent that is being held by the Taliban, as you know.

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Apr 9, 2014

When an incident happens then everybody starts wringing their hands and say, why didn't we do this or do that?

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Apr 9, 2014

The security of the electric grid is critically important to most Americans.

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Apr 7, 2014

You have relaxed some of the sanctions. Please help these people.

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Apr 7, 2014

the results of foreign policy are not speeches. It is the results.

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Apr 7, 2014

What makes you think you are going to be able to make better progress on the Ukraine?

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Apr 7, 2014

But I tell you you cannot help but get the impression that our foreign policy is just spinning out of control.

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Apr 7, 2014

You cannot help but be discouraged about it.

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Apr 7, 2014

I cannot help think that somebody hit the wrong button because things have not gone well during this administration.

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