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Position on Israel
Stated public stance
- Risch supported legislation strengthening US ties with Israel and Jordan while sanctioning Syria.
- Risch supported legislation prohibiting federal contractors from boycotting Israel and its settlements.
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Jim Risch
James Elroy Risch is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the junior United States senator from Idaho since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he served as lieutenant governor of Idaho under governors Dirk Kempthorne and Butch Otter, and briefly as governor between their terms.
Source: WikipediaConflict Stance Assessment
100/100
Israel-leaning
Based on public statements and material ties.
At a glance
OccupationAmerican lawyer and politician (born 1943)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthMilwaukee
BirthdayMay 3, 1943
Sexmale
ReligionCatholicism
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