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Senators urge WHO Director to support Taiwan's participation in World Health Assembly
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, together with Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), have sent a letter to World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The senators are urging Dr. Tedros to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the WHO and the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) in May.
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Senators Risch and Shaheen introduce resolution supporting Taiwan
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) have introduced a resolution that reaffirms the "one China policy" of the United States and its partners is not equivalent to the "One China Principle" of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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Senator Risch criticizes State Department's management at Senate hearing
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his concerns during a full committee hearing on modernization and management aimed at addressing 21st-century challenges. The witnesses included The Honorable Richard R. Verma, deputy secretary of management and resources at the State Department.
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Republican leaders seek clarity on Biden's climate policy leadership structure
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, along with U.S. Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, have sent a letter to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken seeking clarity on the leadership structure for climate policy within the Biden Administration.
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Senator Risch criticizes arms control and deterrence policies at Senate hearing
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his concerns over the future of arms control and deterrence during a full committee hearing. The Honorable Bonnie Jenkins, under secretary for arms control and international security at the State Department, was among the witnesses present.
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Senator Risch discusses transatlantic security with Montenegrin President
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, recently met with Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović at the U.S. Capitol.
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Senators Question Biden Administration's Handling of Arms Sales to Israel
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 sent a letter to President Biden expressing their concerns over his administration's handling of arms sales, particularly in relation to Israel.
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Senator Risch calls for action against Assad ahead of Arab League summit
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has issued a statement ahead of the upcoming Arab League summit. The senator's comments come one year after Bashar al-Assad, whom Risch refers to as a "war criminal," attended the same summit.
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US Senators condemn passage of Russian-style foreign agents bill in Georgia
On May 14, 2024, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) issued a joint statement condemning the passage of a Russian-style foreign agents bill in Georgia. The senators expressed their profound disappointment at the development, stating that it marked a dark day for Georgian democracy.
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Senators urge Biden to address NATO deficiencies at upcoming summit
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, have issued a letter to President Biden. The senators are urging the president to prioritize addressing deficiencies in the NATO alliance at the upcoming summit in July in Washington, D.C.
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Senators introduce resolution condemning Biden's potential weapons restriction for Israel
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced a Senate resolution yesterday condemning any action by the Biden Administration to withhold or restrict weapons for Israel. The senators held a press conference earlier today on the resolution.
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Senator Risch criticizes Biden's National Security Memorandum on Israel
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has issued a statement concerning the Biden Administration's National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM-20) report on Israel.
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Senator Risch criticizes Biden's decision to block arms sales to Israel
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has voiced his disapproval at a Senate Republican press conference regarding the Biden Administration's decision to block arms sales for Israel.
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Senator Risch introduces NOPE Act targeting US funding towards UN
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has spearheaded a group of 24 Senate colleagues in introducing the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act. This legislation aims to update existing funding prohibitions that would result in the United States discontinuing assistance to entities that grant additional rights and privileges to the Palestinian Authority.
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US senators urge EU to strengthen sanctions against Maduro regime
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spearheaded a letter to European Union Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on behalf of his colleagues. The letter was also signed by Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.).
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Senator Risch criticizes Biden administration's decision on arms sales to Israel
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed concern over the Biden Administration's decision to delay certain arms sales to Israel. Risch stated, "President Biden’s clear threat to Israel, made on network television, made it obvious that he and his administration are more concerned with pacifying anti-Israel, and often anti-Semitic, sentiment among potential voters than with supporting our close partner during a critical time of need."
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Risch, McCaul Urge Biden Admin Not to Waive Sanctions for Civil Nuclear Projects with Russia
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 urged President Biden to reject a proposal to waive U.S. sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The waiver is sought to allow a French-owned company to engage in civil nuclear projects with Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy company.
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US Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) met with Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein" - Diplomatic Meeting in Washington
US Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) met with Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein in the US Capitol on May 7, 2024. Risch stated, "It is always an honor to host King Abdullah in the Capitol. Jordan remains a vital US partner in a tough neighborhood."
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Risch, Crapo Join Letter Demanding Biden Reject “Unacceptable” WHO Agreements
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) have joined the entire Senate Republican conference in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to withdraw support for two international agreements under consideration at the World Health Assembly. The agreements are seen as granting excessive authority to the World Health Organization (WHO) and potentially undermining United States sovereignty.In the letter, the senators expressed concerns about the WHO's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, describing it as a failure that caused lasting harm to the country....
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Concerns Raised Over U.S. Response to Sudan Crisis
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed deep concerns over the U.S. administration's handling of the conflict and humanitarian emergency in Sudan. During a full committee hearing on the matter, Senator Risch highlighted the lack of tangible progress in addressing the crisis.Risch emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “Every time we hold a hearing on Sudan, we talk about how the situation has worsened. Despite these public discussions and routine briefings from State, the administration...