WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today responded to Majority Leader Schumer’s comments on Israel earlier today. Risch emphasized the importance of non-interference in the domestic politics of other countries, stating, “We should not attempt to dictate domestic politics of other countries. They will rightfully resent our efforts to do so. People in the United States are upset when foreign governments wade into our domestic politics and interfere in our elections, and the Biden Administration has warned allies against it.”
Risch further highlighted the principle of self-determination for the people of Israel, asserting that they should have the autonomy to shape their government and future according to their own preferences. He stated, “The people of Israel are entitled to and should decide for themselves what they want their government and their future to look like.”
The statement from Senator Risch underscores the importance of respecting the sovereignty and independence of nations when it comes to their internal affairs.
