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News and updates from the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho.
Washington, D.C.
Joined April 2019
The Iranian regime can't be trusted, and Australia is right to defend its people from these flagrant antisemitic attacks. Antisemitism has no place in this world, and I stand with our Australian allies as they root out Iranian influence.
Australia said it would expel Iran's ambassador to Canberra, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Tehran of executing two antisemitic attacks in the key cities of Sydney and Melbourne
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Today, we remember the 13 American servicemembers killed in the terrorist attack on Abbey Gate during the Biden Administration's deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan. We will never forget their ultimate sacrifice. May God bless them, their families, and all those who worked.
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Happy Independence Day, Uruguay! Uruguay is a critical democratic ally to the U.S. in South America and a partner in defending against authoritarian influence in the hemisphere. On this special day, America is grateful for our friendship with and the vast contributions of.
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The Iranian regime remains a threat to the free world. As the deadline for UN snapback looms, it is critical our European allies address the regime’s aggression and initiate the snapback process. There must be consequences for Iran’s years of nuclear extortion, its rejection of.
Iran has consistently violated its nuclear agreements and will never truly negotiate until they feel the full and sustained weight of sanctions. It's long past time for our allies to join the U.S. in placing the necessary snapback sanctions on the regime.
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Happy Independence Day, Uruguay! Uruguay is a critical democratic ally to the U.S. in South America and a partner in defending against authoritarian influence in the hemisphere. On this special day, America is grateful for our friendship with and the vast contributions of.
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On Black Ribbon Day, we remember the lives lost and freedoms stolen under Nazism and Stalinism. Survivors and their families are some of the strongest advocates for democracy, free markets, and the American dream. We honor those who suffered by protecting these ideals.
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My heartfelt prayers are with the Colombian people. This tragedy was perpetrated by the same narco-terrorists who flood our American communities with lethal drugs. I hope to see the Gulf Clan and Estado Mayor Central designated as the Foreign Terrorist Organizations they are, and.
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President Trump continues to course correct the disastrous Venezuela policy of the last administration, and I strongly support his efforts. His decision to conduct robust freedom-of-navigation and counternarcotics operations to throttle the Maduro regime’s transnational criminal.
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Great to see @USTreasury sanctioning more of Iran’s network of oil sales. Companies have a choice: do business with the blood-soaked and incompetent regime in Tehran or do business with the free world. You can’t do both.
Today, Treasury is taking action to further reduce Iran’s revenue used to support terrorism. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control is disrupting Tehran’s oil exports by imposing sanctions on Greek national Antonios Margaritis, his network of companies, and nearly a dozen.
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I am very encouraged to see Israeli and Syrian officials sitting down face-to-face in Paris. The best way for the Syrian people to meet their full potential runs through a healthy diplomatic and security relationship with all neighbors, including Israel.
apnews.com
Syria’s state-run news agency says the country’s foreign minister has held a rare meeting with an Israeli delegation in Paris.
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12 years later, we remember the atrocities committed by the Assad regime in Ghouta and the over 1,400 innocents murdered in these attacks. To ensure this never happens again, Syria’s new regime must dismantle remaining stockpiles of chemical weapons. Violence in Latakia and.
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12 years later, we remember the atrocities committed by the Assad regime in Ghouta and the over 1,400 innocents murdered in these attacks. To ensure this never happens again, Syria’s new regime must dismantle remaining stockpiles of chemical weapons. Violence in Latakia and.
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President Trump has been clear: the @IntlCrimCourt should heed every warning that any incursion on American or Israeli sovereignty would be met with serious consequences. The ICC has refused to listen and is grossly miscalculating its future.
Imposing Further Sanctions in Response to the ICC’s Ongoing Threat to Americans and Israelis.
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South Korea and the U.S. are tremendous security partners, and the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills taking place will strengthen this relationship and deter aggression from the authoritarian actors bent on undermining us. Together, we'll work to bolster a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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I commend President Trump for his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and I look forward to working with the president to ensure we bring peace to Ukraine. Congress stands ready to support POTUS in achieving this goal, if he finds it necessary, by enacting massive sanctions and.
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As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific, we honor the sacrifice of Americans and our allies. Freedom is not free. As we face unprecedented threats from our adversaries, we must modernize our alliances and ensure they are fit to defend a free and open.
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This is exactly why I supported the President's review of foreign aid and why I introduced a bill to sanction the Taliban. It's an insult to the U.S. sacrifice in the War on Terror that this money fell into the hands of these terrorists.
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111 years ago, the Panama Canal opened for business. The canal is an enduring example of American ingenuity and endurance. The United States has obligations to safeguard this vital trade route under the Panama Canal Treaties.
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RT @PardonMyTake: Tuesday night max woke Big Cat up with a flashlight at 2am because he thought we were going to get sued. @forthepeople ht….
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Thank you to Ambassador Gonzalez @usembassyzambia for warning U.S citizens in Zambia about this dangerous situation.
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This disaster proves that China’s predatory Belt and Road Initiative exploits nations and leaves ruin behind, while curbing American influence. Countries betting on a “New World Order” with China should take note- this is your future.
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The spillage from the dam collapse increased the acidity of a local river to a level strong enough to dissolve human bones.
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