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Senator Risch meets with ex-Marine Paul Whelan after Russian imprisonment
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan on September 17, 2024. Whelan was imprisoned in Russia for over five and a half years.
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Risch, McCaul criticize handling of Robert Malley's clearance suspension
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, have issued a statement regarding the State Department Office of Inspector General’s (IG) report on the handling of former Special Envoy Robert Malley’s security clearance suspension.
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Senator Risch calls for immediate release of Jimmy Lai
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke at a press conference today honoring Jimmy Lai, a political prisoner in Hong Kong.
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Senators urge Europe align with US sanctions against Iran after missile transfer
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) have called on European leaders to enhance their efforts against Iran, urging alignment with U.S. sanctions following Iran's transfer of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine.
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Senators condemn Palestinian resolution targeting Israel at UN
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and several colleagues, issued a joint statement ahead of the United Nations General Assembly condemning a resolution submitted by the Palestinian Mission to the UN. The resolution targets Israel and its control over its historic homeland.
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Senator Risch criticizes upcoming UN vote on anti-Israel resolution
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement today regarding the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) upcoming vote on a resolution proposed by the Palestinian Authority (PA). The resolution has been characterized by Risch as biased and anti-Israel.
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Senator Risch addresses global rise in anti-NGO legislation
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing on anti-NGO laws and other tools of democratic repression. The hearing featured testimonies from Douglas Rutzen, president and CEO of the International Center for Not-For-Profit Law; Yaqui Wang, research director at Freedom House; and Eka Gigauri, executive director at Transparency International Georgia.
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Senator Risch addresses nominee confirmations at Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee nominations hearing on September 11, 2024. The hearing featured nominees including Julie Smith for under secretary of State for political affairs, Stephanie L. Hallett for ambassador to Bahrain, Douglas D. Jones for ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Michael G. Heath for ambassador to Malawi, and Mary E. Daschbach for ambassador to Togo.
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Lawmakers urge China to release Dr. Gulshan Abbas
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) as well as U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-N.J.), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) in releasing a statement ahead of the six-year anniversary of Dr. Gulshan Abbas’ imprisonment.
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Senator Risch meets journalist Evan Gershkovich after release from Russian detention
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met today with American journalist Evan Gershkovich.
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Senators express concern over Honduras' plan to end U.S. extradition treaty
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) have expressed concern over the Honduran government's plans to terminate its extradition treaty with the United States.
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Senators express concerns over proposed judicial reforms in Mexico
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), along with Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), have expressed concerns regarding proposed judicial reforms in Mexico. The senators, who hold significant positions on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, issued a statement addressing the potential impact of these reforms.
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Bipartisan group introduces VALOR Act aiming at promoting democracy in Venezuela
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), alongside U.S. Representatives Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), have announced their intent to introduce the Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act (VALOR Act) when Congress reconvenes in September. This legislation aims to establish U.S. policy supporting a transition to democratic order in Venezuela. The Senate bill will also be cosponsored by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Bill...
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Risch criticizes Biden-Harris approach in new report on US-China relations
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, recently released a report entitled "One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: A Review of U.S.-Europe Cooperation on China," which critiques the Biden-Harris Administration's handling of challenges posed by China. This document follows a similar report issued by Risch in 2020.
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Senator Risch criticizes Biden-Harris Administration's stance on Israel
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today criticized the Biden-Harris Administration and congressional Democrats for what he perceives as a lack of support for Israel.
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Senator Risch criticizes Biden-Harris administration's handling of border security
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement regarding the border crisis that he attributes to the Biden-Harris Administration’s policies.
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Senator Risch criticizes Biden-Harris administration's policy failures in Venezuela
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement regarding the Biden-Harris Administration’s policy on Venezuela over the past four years.
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Senator criticizes delay in certifying UK-Australia regulatory systems under AUKUS
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement today regarding the Biden-Harris Administration’s recent certification that the United Kingdom and Australia have regulatory systems comparable to those of the United States.
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Senator Risch criticizes Biden-Harris Middle East policy amid rising tensions
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released a statement criticizing the Biden-Harris Administration's Middle East policy and addressing concerns about a potential Iranian attack against Israel.
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Senator Risch criticizes Biden-Harris administration's handling of Afghanistan withdrawal
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement ahead of the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul on August 15.