Bio News and updates from the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member, Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho.
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Twitter Web App : I strongly condemn the terrorist attack in #Elad , #Israel that killed three & injured many during its Independence Day celebrations. We send our deepest condolences to the victims & their loved ones. The U.S. continues to support our Israeli partners & friends during this time.
Twitter for iPhone : It’s imperative we work w/ partners in Southeast #Asia , particularly members of #ASEAN , to uphold a free & open #IndoPacific , especially as we all face aggressive and coercive actions by #China . Today's bipartisan resolution reaffirms Congress’ commitment. foreign.senate.gov/press/ranking/…
TweetDeck : It was good to meet with the Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan today to discuss our strong partnership and shared #democratic values, as well as #Armenia ’s work toward peace and stability in the region.
Twitter Web App : Today, I met with MPs from #Lithuania and #Poland to discuss #Russia ’s war on #Ukraine . We’re grateful for their heroic work aiding Ukraine & providing shelter to its civilians. The U.S. will remain committed to our eastern European friends and allies as our fight goes forward.
Twitter Web App : The United Nations & ICRC played a crucial role in the evacuation of dozens of civilians from #Mariupol . These efforts need to be replicated across #Ukraine to ensure civilians can have safe passage from #Putin ’s #warcrimes . wsj.com/articles/ukrai…
Twitter Web App : Congratulations to the people of #Israel on the 74th anniversary of their nation’s independence. I look forward to continuing our steadfast commitment to Israeli security and strengthening bilateral relations in the years to come. 🇮🇱
Twitter Web App : The #CCP infiltrates U.S. universities & labs so it can steal our innovations & rob us of our investments. Any final #China competition bill must counter malign Chinese influence, or it won’t get the job done. I'm glad my Senate colleagues agree on this. youtu.be/4Xn4A3noQYc
Twitter Web App : It was great to meet with #Sweden ’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde yesterday. This is a critical time for our Eastern European allies and the U.S. will continue to partner with Sweden to confront #Russia and new developments in European security.
Twitter for iPhone : Happy #ConstitutionDay to our good friend, strategic partner, & NATO ally #Poland . The U.S. has and will continue to support Polish sovereignty and #democracy in the face of security threats and malign actors. 🇵🇱
Twitter Web App : I’m proud we finally moved a bill to authorize State last yr, but there's still much work to be done. Reopening our embassy in #Kyiv , cutting red-tape on our diplomats abroad, & addressing the US passport backlog are necessary to US security & advancement. foreign.senate.gov/press/ranking/…
Twitter Web App : Today marks 18 months from the start of the war in northern #Ethiopia . Despite some positive steps, humanitarian access is very limited, negotiations are nascent, & efforts to rebuild cohesion within Ethiopia remain unstarted. We have a long way to go. #humanrights
Twitter Web App : Today, I wish a happy #EidAlFitr to all Muslims celebrating in the U.S. & around the world. We wish you peace & prosperity during this time. We also acknowledge those who cannot celebrate due to violence or war. The U.S. will cont. to defend religious freedom for all. #EidMubarak
Twitter Web App : I'm unsettled by evidence of additional atrocities in #Syria & displeased that Biden is tacitly supporting energy deals with the #Assad regime. The #TadamonMassacre is only a snapshot of Assad’s systemic & inhumane brutality. We must continue to pursue accountability. #Caesar
Twitter Web App : The only way to credibly bolster #Taiwan ’s deterrence and U.S. commitment to the #IndoPacific is through concrete defense posturing and capabilities. That’s why I call for a new security assistance program for Taiwan in my Taiwan Deterrence Act.
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Twitter Web App : You misspelled Putin.
