What characteristic gives the red river its name?

The name of the Red River derives from its color, which in turn comes from the fact that the river carries large quantities of red soil in flood periods. The river has a high salt content.  

The Red River is a major river in the southern United States of America. It received its named for the red-bed country of its watershed.

The south bank of the Red River formed part of the US–Mexico border from the Adams–Onís Treaty until the Texas Annexation and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

he believed that congress would be better not dealing with "lobbyists", or people who seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue, since historically, they had problems with these kinds of people. he thought lobbying produces benefits, but should be carefully monitored.

to act quickly in times of danger to the united states

because you have to act quickly if you want to live/survive.