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U.S. Senator Jim Risch and U.S. Representative Michael McCaul have expressed their concerns and disappointment regarding the recent prisoner swap between the Maduro regime in Venezuela and the Biden Administration. In a joint statement, the lawmakers highlighted their unease over the release of 11 wrongfully detained Americans in exchange for Alex Saab, a Venezuelan-Colombian businessman with connections to cartels and terrorist organizations.While acknowledging the relief that comes with the return of the imprisoned Americans, Senator Risch and Representative McCaul...
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U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) have introduced a joint, bipartisan resolution in the Senate calling for a high-level special envoy to help bring an end to the conflict in Sudan. The resolution, which will also be introduced in the House by Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), aims to address the dire situation in Sudan and prevent further suffering and destruction.Ranking Member Risch emphasized the importance of not overlooking the crisis in Sudan amidst global focus on other conflicts. He stated, "This bipartisan...
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Risch, Cardin Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Peaceful Free and Fair Elections in SenegalWASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) have introduced a bipartisan resolution emphasizing the significance of the U.S.-Senegal relationship and urging the Senegalese government to hold free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections on February 25, 2024.Ranking Member Risch expressed concerns about the political climate in Senegal, stating, "Though president Sall's commitment not to seek an unconstitutional third term was widely applauded, I remain concerned about closing political space, repression of the political opposition, and lack of...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) have expressed their views on the Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) decision to reselect Sierra Leone for a potential future compact agreement. In a joint statement, the senators acknowledged the progress made by Sierra Leone's government and the primary opposition party in restoring confidence in the country's democratic institutions following what they described as "flawed elections in June."The senators highlighted the significant commitments made by the government and opposition party as...