I think if you cannot call out an antisemitic trope or prejudice, how in God's name are you going to do this job?
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.
I understand that the United States has a long-held policy of encouraging countries to resolve their maritime delimitation disputes peacefully through dialogue and in accordance with international law.
I remain concerned about the People's Republic of China (PRC), which remains a significant economic partner for Panama.
I expect you to be a strong advocate for whatever military assistance Ukraine needs in order to win.
I raise this point because so far in the Biden administration, State's legal opinions have been missing in action.
I would hope, and I know you will, urge them to move this along as rapidly as possible because, as we know, the people in power are just going to drag their feet, hoping to be able to stay in power.
Should you be confirmed, I expect you to take seriously congressional requests for information and transparency.
Questions of accountability for those responsible for the military takeover lie at the heart of the ongoing Sudanese-led political process to establish such a framework.
South Sudan's current leadership has failed to act to implement successive peace agreements.
I have objected to our participation in ICC just because of the way they have acted over the years.
Strengthening international mechanisms for accountability is essential to helping prevent mass atrocity crimes.
If confirmed, I would encourage Greece to continue initiatives such as exploratory talks with Turkey to resolve disputes diplomatically.
Many U.S. Missions have been under enormous stress over the last few years, in large part due to COVID.
I truly believe it is one that is shared by the overwhelming majority of people in American politics and American Government and in America.
I will work constructively with President Hassan's administration to build a political environment that protects democratic institutions, civil and political rights, and human rights.
If confirmed, I would advocate with Brazil to respond to Russia's aggression, including through international sanctions.
I rise today to congratulate and honor the retirement of one of my senior staff members and friend who has served in my home State of Idaho for the last 13 years as the regional director of my Lewiston office, Michael ``Mike'' L. Hanna…
If confirmed, I would focus on bolstering Iraq as a sovereign, stable, secure partner, free from destabilizing influences.
The Philippines is one of our most strategically important allies in the Indo-Pacific.
The August 2022 general elections are an opportunity for Kenya to showcase to the region and the world the strength of its democracy.
If confirmed, I will urge Iraq's leaders to expediently form a new government that bolsters Iraq's sovereignty and serves the needs of the Iraqi people.
It remains in the United States' vital national interest to help defend our Gulf partners--and to help our Gulf partners defend themselves--against external aggression.
I will aim to accelerate the already strong support the United States is providing for internally displaced people and vulnerable groups.
Under the Constitution, the President and the Senate share the treaty-making power.





