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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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Apr 26, 2021

The climate goals of the Biden Administration can best be achieved through more consultation with governors.

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Apr 26, 2021

This moratorium discriminates against the people of Wyoming, against all western states with federal leases within our borders.

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Apr 26, 2021

I'm concerned that the Administration's decision may result in a Taliban offensive that topples the Government.

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Apr 26, 2021

any Congressional approval of further assistance to Afghanistan should and must depend on the shape of the Government there and its adherence to counterterrorism commitments and human rights.

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Apr 26, 2021

You have nobly served, and all of us owe you and your families an incredible debt of gratitude.

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Apr 26, 2021

I think we need to be very clear with the Administration as to what our thoughts are in that regard.

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Apr 26, 2021

I have serious concerns about oversight of these dollars.

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Apr 26, 2021

a U.S. military drawdown should only occur in a way that safeguards our national security interests, preserves our hard-fought gains, and protects the homeland.

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Apr 26, 2021

I have deep concerns about the Administration's rush for the exits in Afghanistan.

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Apr 26, 2021

Our departure from Afghanistan will not improve the conditions on the ground.

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Apr 26, 2021

We can't trust the Taliban with America's security.

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Apr 26, 2021

I hope you are right, and that is that the Administration can hang on in Afghanistan.

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Apr 26, 2021

A U.S. military drawdown should only occur in a way that safeguards our national security interests.

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Apr 26, 2021

If collapse does happen within a matter of months... do you agree that we ought to hold up on this $300 million?

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Apr 26, 2021

I remain very skeptical of our security on the ground.

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Apr 13, 2021

I think our most urgent threats are asymmetric rather than symmetric. And cyber is obviously right in the heart of that.

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Mar 23, 2021

I think most of us are aware of the remittance issues you indicated, the huge part of the GDP that makes up those countries.

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Mar 23, 2021

Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction.

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Mar 23, 2021

this, in my opinion, is really our chance--our last chance because a consolidated dictatorship... is extremely difficult to break down and rebuild a democracy out of that.

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Mar 23, 2021

I think that this is really the last chance that we have for something approaching free or freer and fairer elections in Nicaragua.

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Mar 23, 2021

The U.S. led a successful effort to build a coalition of like-minded countries within the OAS to invoke the RIO Treaty.

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Mar 23, 2021

The United States has an enduring interest in a prosperous and stable Western Hemisphere, and democratic institutions are the best guarantors of prosperity and stability.

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Mar 22, 2021

During your confirmation hearing on March 23, 2021, you pledged 'to work tirelessly with members on both sides of the aisle,' and to 'be transparent and accessible.'

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Mar 22, 2021

Georgia has also been a reliable U.S. security partner with ambitions to join both EU and NATO.

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Mar 22, 2021

the ruling party has a special responsibility to help get people back to the table to come to an agreement.

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