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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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Jan 22, 2013

I gather you still stand by the statement you made less than 24 hours that heavily armed militants assaulted our compound, and that you vowed to bring them to justice.

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Jan 22, 2013

Notwithstanding that, the American people are still entitled to be told the truth about this.

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Dec 21, 2012

I rise today to recognize Congress for passing an important piece of legislation--the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law and Accountability Act incorporated into the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012. As a member of the Foreign…

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Dec 19, 2012

Every host country is going to have to be treated differently because our reputation in the world... has changed dramatically.

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Dec 19, 2012

I feel really good when I see those marines standing there and they say, good morning, sir, when you walk in.

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Dec 19, 2012

The rules of engagement really need review.

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Dec 19, 2012

Their first obligation ought to be to protect Americans that are serving in that embassy.

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Dec 17, 2012

my colleague, Senator Mike Crapo, joins me in recognizing the opening this month of the Chobani Yogurt production facility in Twin Falls, ID. This facility, Chobani's first in Idaho, will be capable of producing 4.2 million cases of yogurt…

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Dec 12, 2012

Insurance companies can be somewhat difficult, at times, when it comes to claims time.

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Dec 12, 2012

Unfortunately, Congress is not going to help small businesses in one regard, and that is we are going through a kabuki dance up here right now.

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Dec 12, 2012

You mean you cannot cover stored inventory?

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Dec 12, 2012

Coverage questions are frequent after an event. That is not unusual.

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