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."
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