Issue Position: Issues

Issue Position

Issue Position: Issues

Jim Risch on the Importance of the Family

Jim believes that family comes first. His marriage of forty years to wife Vicki led to the distinction of the couple being selected as Idaho's Healthy Marriage Ambassadors, promoting healthy marriages and strong families in Idaho. Jim believes that fundamental to any strong family is a respect for life.

Jim Risch on the Second Amendment

"I am a strong supporter of our second amendment right to keep and bear arms. All law-abiding citizens have a right to own guns whether for hunting, self-protection or just the pleasure of ownership, it is a personal liberty that I will vigorously defend. As a lifelong member of the NRA I know that all of us must be vigilant in opposing efforts to restrict our right to own guns."

Jim Risch On the Environment

"As Governor I let Idahoans design our own roadless plan and stopped the construction of a coal fired power plant in the Magic Valley that would emit mercury into our air. I am committed to keeping Idaho the great place it is for generations to come."

Jim Risch on Illegal Immigration

"We must secure our borders, stop illegal aliens and terrorists from entering our country.

I oppose amnesty in any form."

Jim Risch On Taxes

"As governor I called a special session of the legislature to put a stop to skyrocketing property tax increases. After years of effectively fighting tax increases in the state senate I have earned a name I am proud of "the taxpayers friend."

Jim Risch on Water and Agriculture

"I am an irrigator and a rancher. You know I will protect our valuable water! I am proud to have received the Friend of Agriculture Award for years of dedicated support to Idaho agriculture."

Jim Risch on Good Jobs

"We must create jobs in our rural communities, keep environmental extremists from closing our mills and harassing our farmers. Let Idaho manage our federal lands and our precious water."

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