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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman

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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman

@SenateForeign

News and updates from the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho.

Washington, D.C.

Joined April 2019

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The U.S. needs to review its security relationship with Uganda. Gen. @mkainerugaba's attacks on free speech, including shuttering major media houses this weekend, make him & the UPDF unfit partners. We should only work with those who advance regional security, not diminish it.
Reuters Africa
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Jun 28
Uganda's military chief, who is also the president's son, said on Sunday he had ordered the closure of two leading media outlets, declaring that he did "not believe in a free press". reuters.com/world/africa/u…
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Jun 26
Stopping illicit networks smuggling gold and other conflict minerals from DRC to benefit the Rwanda-backed M23 is key to the success of the Washington Accords, durable peace, and economic opportunity in the region. I’m pleased the Admin is sanctioning responsible actors.
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Jun 26
Great meeting with Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh to discuss the threat posed by Hezbollah. I appreciate both Lebanon and Israel’s commitment to working together to address this issue. Direct, bilateral cooperation is the only way to ensure the region’s long-term success.
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Jun 26
Vicki and I are praying for Venezuela after devastating earthquakes. As we always have, the United States stands with the people of Venezuela.
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Jun 26
China’s refusal to lift visa restrictions on American diplomats travelling to Macau is disappointing, though not a surprise. This is once again an attempt to limit the U.S. State Department’s abilities to assist American citizens abroad and a reminder that the CCP doesn't play
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Jun 25
For years, foreign adversaries have exploited loopholes in U.S. lobbying laws to advance their own agendas. The PAID OFF Act closes those loopholes by ensuring transparency and accountability for foreign actors.
Risch, Cornyn, Colleagues’ Bill to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy Passes...
From foreign.senate.gov
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Jun 25
Tax dollars should never be used to promote abortion or fund radical gender ideology and divisive DEI programs in the U.S. or abroad. The PHFFA helps ensure they never are.
Risch, Budd Lead Bill to Codify Trump Admin Policy Eliminating U.S. Foreign Aid Funding for...
From foreign.senate.gov
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Jun 25
Great to see @AusAmbUSA Greg Moriarty yesterday. The U.S.-Australia relationship is iron-clad and I'm glad to have such an experienced partner in advancing our countries' shared security and economic interests in Washington.
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Jun 24
New sanctions on Prince and Huione Groups are welcome. Criminals use H-Pay, Huione Pay, and similar platforms to bypass U.S. financial controls and defraud Americans, enable human trafficking, and illegally sell weapons and drugs. This is an effective measure to hinder their
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Jun 22
China’s detention of an American citizen is deeply troubling. The Chinese Communist Party must stop its egregious use of hostage diplomacy and its efforts to export repressive practices. The U.S. will remain steadfast in protecting Americans abroad.
The Washington Post
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Jun 12
A U.S. citizen who researched Myanmar politics was arrested in China after the country accused him of espionage. In a separate incident in Myanmar, authorities detained an American businessman who ran a security consultancy. wapo.st/4vL2LYq
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Jun 22
Congratulations to Colombian President-Elect @ABDELAESPRIELLA. Colombia remains one of our closest partners in the Western Hemisphere, and I look forward to continuing our work to strengthen security cooperation, combat malign influence, and promote regional stability.
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Jun 22
We cannot ignore how China is increasing its coercive efforts to harass and isolate Taiwan's diplomats around the world. Beijing bullies countries to abide by its self-serving One China Principle. When countries like Kenya agree to these demands, they undermine their own
Taiwan’s foreign minister says Chinese pressure on countries over the island is a ‘new normal’
From apnews.com
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Jun 18
I commend our G7 allies for the strong statement on reducing our dependence on rare earths from China. Now we must follow up these strong words with actions that address China’s manipulation of prices and supply, which I know @USTradeRep and @UnderSecE are hard at work on.
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