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Jim Risch: OpEd: did nothing against Saudis for Khashoggi death

Resolved, that the Senate--
  • recognizes that freedom of religious belief and practice is a universal human right and a fundamental freedom of every individual
  • governments have a responsibility to protect the fundamental rights of their citizens; and
  • calls on the Government of Iran to immediately release Saeed Abedini and all other individuals detained on account of their religious beliefs.

    "I appreciate the information the administration shared today," Risch said in a statement, adding, "I anticipate a more detailed briefing from the administration on this issue."

    Source: Idaho Statesman on 2020 Idaho Senate race Feb 28, 2019

    Jim Risch: Hold China accountable for erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy

    China reacted furiously to President Donald Trump's signing of two bills on Hong Kong human rights and said the U.S. will bear the unspecified consequences. A foreign ministry statement repeated heated condemnations of the laws and said China will counteract. It said all the people of Hong Kong and China oppose the move.

    Congress approved the bills last week following months of unrest in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. China's foreign ministry called the laws a "naked hegemonic action" that seriously interfered in Hong Kong and China's internal affairs, violated international law and "fundamental norms of international relations."

    Democratic and Republican lawmakers applauded the signing of the bills. Sen. Jim Risch, an Idaho Republican and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the bills are "an important step forward in holding the Chinese Communist Party accountable for its erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy and its repression of fundamental human rights."

    Source: Idaho Statesman on 2020 Idaho Senate race Nov 27, 2019

    Nancy Harris: Stand up to Saudis for Khashoggi death

    briefing from the administration on this issue."

    Sen. Risch, in your first interview with the Idaho Statesman, you said being a senator was an easy job. I suggest you put more effort into your performance, and defend the Constitution of the United States. Our country does not need strong men; we need heroes. Time to grow a spine.

    Source: Idaho Statesman OpEd for 2020 Idaho Senate race Feb 28, 2019

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