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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.

Quotes by year · 2009–20262,331 total · peak 2021 (387)
2009: 160 quotes2010: 202 quotes2011: 123 quotes2012: 87 quotes2013: 191 quotes2014: 103 quotes2015: 139 quotes2016: 53 quotes2017: 123 quotes2018: 86 quotes2019: 1 quote2020: 3 quotes2021: 387 quotes2022: 261 quotes2023: 195 quotes2024: 138 quotes2025: 7 quotes2026: 72 quotes
Jun 10, 2026

Idaho is full of small businesses that drive our economy and quality of life.

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Jun 7, 2026

The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act ensures these critical resources remain available to those who need it most.

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Jun 6, 2026

Congratulations to the INL and the Antares team on this remarkable accomplishment.

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Jun 6, 2026

The Antares Reactor Project is only the beginning. In the coming months, multiple microreactors will go critical at the INL in a move that will be central to fortifying America’s place as a global leader in nuclear energy, strengthen our…

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Jun 6, 2026

Today’s achievement at the INL adds another chapter to Idaho’s proud leadership in nuclear innovation,

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Jun 6, 2026

“Pregnancy centers are often an important lifeline for mothers and growing families,” said Sen. Risch.

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Jun 5, 2026

Congratulations to the INL and the Antares team on this remarkable accomplishment.

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Jun 5, 2026

In the coming months, multiple microreactors will go critical at the INL in a move that will be central to fortifying America’s place as a global leader in nuclear energy, strengthen our security, and power the future.

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Jun 5, 2026

The Antares Reactor Project is only the beginning.

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Jun 5, 2026

Today’s achievement at the INL adds another chapter to Idaho’s proud leadership in nuclear innovation.

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May 27, 2026

I applaud this group for their good work and their commitment to serving Idaho!

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May 27, 2026

Senate internships are a great way to introduce the next generation of Idaho leaders to the legislative process and give them a behind the scenes look at public policy.

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May 27, 2026

The federal government made a promise to rural communities that rely on SRS for schools, road maintenance, and other essential services.

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May 27, 2026

Idaho is the poster child for how effective, active forest management improves forest health, supports conservation, and reduces the risk of catastrophic wildfire.

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May 27, 2026

I’ve been pressing the ARC Act quite aggressively. I appreciate you guys getting on board on that.

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May 27, 2026

As time goes on, we’re going to be an aggressive competitor in this marketplace. I really believe it.

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May 27, 2026

One of the things I want to talk about a little bit today is the fact that you know that on, or about, the 4th of July, they’re going to go critical with three micro reactors at the Idaho National Lab.

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May 27, 2026

One-size-fits-all federal heating standards prevent small businesses and farmers from appropriately protecting the people they employ.

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May 27, 2026

Public lands are central to who we are as Idahoans and our way of life.

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May 27, 2026

The concentration of precious metal depositories in a single region has left Idahoans at a disadvantage.

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May 27, 2026

Pregnancy centers are often an important lifeline for mothers and growing families.

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May 19, 2026

Our work ahead is critical, and I will never stop fighting to protect Idaho’s way of life.

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Jul 18, 2025

Congress must hold the Fed accountable and pull back the curtain on the actions of this unelected Washington establishment.

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Jul 17, 2025

I’ve got a hold on and I’m going to continue to have that hold for a lot of different reasons.

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Jun 30, 2025

Fellow Senators, while the Senate continues our important work to provide the American people with the largest tax cut in history today, we would be remiss if we did not pause for a moment and call attention to the tragic events that…

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