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News and updates from the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member, Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho.
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http://foreign.senate.gov 24-04-2019 18:10:19
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The Biden Admin's hands-off approach has emboldened #Iran to conduct attacks against our interests with near impunity. As I shared with Citizens for a Secure and Safe America today, the admin must better curb the wave of Arab outreach to the #Assad regime, including sanctioning entities that support it.
For years, I've urged the admin to make its #Sudan policy clear. This war not only affects the region, but also US nat'l security. Congress continues to show leadership, but now the admin needs to provide specific, actionable plans to help end this crisis. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…
The NSM-20 is a redundant requirement adding unnecessary bureaucracy & frustrating allies who rely on U.S. security assistance. The admin should revoke NSM-20, abide by what's already codified in U.S. security assistance law, & support our world partners. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…
For years, I’ve urged the Department of State to engage w/ #Somaliland & not ignore its democratic progress. But as our allies praised Somaliland’s election progress this week, the admin was silent. State's 'one Somalia” policy doesn’t reflect the reality of what's happening there.
.Secretary Antony Blinken & U.S. diplomats traveling to #China should request a meeting with the Panchen Lama, who turns 35 today & has been missing for 29 years. We can't ignore the #CCP ’s grave violations of religious freedom & human rights as it tries to pursue closer ties with the U.S.
I'm disappointed to hear that #EvanGershkovich 's appeal was denied. Moscow's courts are a mockery to the justice system. Evan, along w/ Free Paul Whelan, shouldn't sit in #Putin 's prisons a minute longer and should be released immediately. #IStandWithEvan apnews.com/article/russia…
It's critical our embassies are properly resourced & staffed as State aims to to advance our diplomatic interests and counter #China 's influence. My Embassy in a Box Act helps the Department get around its own bureaucratic red tape & conduct diplomacy. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…