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Jim Inhofe

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James Mountain Inhofe is a former United States Senator from Oklahoma, serving from 1994 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Inhofe is known for his strong conservative views, particularly on issues related to national defense and environmental policy. He gained notoriety for his skepticism regarding climate change, famously calling it a hoax. Throughout his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

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  1. I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 23, 2015, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Measuring the Systemic Importance of U.S. Bank Holding Companies.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on finance62 sources2015govinfo.gov
  2. I ask unanimous consent that following Senator Warren's remarks, I be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Massachusetts.5 sources2015govinfo.gov
  3. first of all, let me say that I am really glad the junior Senator from Georgia has taken this on. This is something that some of us who have been around a little bit longer have gone through before. I think everyone realizes that what was attempted to be done by President Obama was a single-payer system. Ultimately, that is what liberals want. I remember back in the 1990s what was referred to at that time as Hillary healthcare during the Clinton administration. I remember so well the efforts that were taking place. Sometimes I go back to my State of Oklahoma just to be around logical people, and they will ask the question: If this system is not working in Canada, is not working in Sweden, and is not working in Great Britain, why do they think it will work here? Liberal individuals will never tell you this, but what they are really thinking is this: It would work if I were running the show. So we are going through a similar thing again, and I am so happy we have leaders, as the occupier of the Chair, and we have more doctors right now in the Senate. This is the time to make these changes and really accomplish things. But that is not why I am here.5 sources2017govinfo.gov
  4. I further ask unanimous consent that the Feinstein amendment be agreed to; that the committee-reported substitute, as amended, be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Senator from Connecticut.3 sources2015govinfo.gov
  5. as one of the Senate's commercially licensed pilots, I wish to talk about an issue near to my heart-- flying. As many in this Chamber know, I have flown thousands of hours, I attend the well-known AirVenture aviation event in Oshkosh, WI, every year, and I have even recreated Wiley Post's trip around the world. Today, I am here to acknowledge a group of people who share my love of flying--volunteer pilots and nonprofit, charitable associations called Volunteer Pilot Organizations, VPOs, that provide resources to help these self-sacrificing pilots serve people in need. I have introduced an amendment, S.A. 4606, to provide much needed liability protection to these pilots and nonprofit organizations. My legislation is supported by the American Red Cross, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, and many volunteer pilot organizations throughout the Nation. Unfortunately, the majority has used a procedural tactic to restrict my ability to offer this amendment to the bill we are currently debating, the FAA Reauthorization Act. However, I would like to take this opportunity to discuss my amendment and to encourage my colleagues to join me in seeking to pass basic liability protection for volunteer pilots into law at the first opportunity.3 sources2008govinfo.gov
  6. President, I rise today, along with my colleague, Tom Coburn, to proudly introduce the Child Medication Safety Act, a bill to protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering a controlled substance or psychotropic drug in order to attend a school. The text of my bill exactly matches the text of H.R. 1790, which passed the House on November 16, 2006 by a vote of 407 to 12. Parents today face many challenges when raising their children, one of which is ensuring that their children receive the best education possible. My views on education come from a somewhat unique perspective in that my wife, Kay, was a teacher at Edison High School in Tulsa for many years and now both of our daughters are teachers. I can assure you that I am one of the strongest supporters of quality education. However, it has come to my attention that schools have been acting as physicians or psychologists by strongly suggesting that children with behavioral problems be put immediately on some form of psychotropic drugs. Schools and teachers are not equipped to make this diagnosis and should not make it mandatory for the student to continue attending the school. This is clearly beyond their area of expertise. Therefore, I am introducing this legislation to ensure that parents are not required by school personnel to medicate their children.3 sources2006govinfo.gov
Jul 23, 2023

Senators Vitter, Crapo, Alexander, and I sent a letter to Senator Lautenberg yesterday expressing our disappointment that Republicans' sincere effort to work on a bipartisan TSCA reform had been rebuffed.

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Jul 23, 2023

It is imperative that any TSCA modernization efforts be bipartisan, based on sound science, protective of public health, and continue to allow American industry to lead the world through responsible innovation.

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Dec 15, 2022

after months of deliberating, just like that, the most important bill we work on every year has passed the Senate. There is an old document that no one reads anymore called the Constitution. It tells us what we are supposed to be doing…

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Dec 15, 2022

First of all, I want to thank the chairman for all the hard work. People don't realize that this is, in my opinion, the most significant vote of the year. It has been one we have been through for a long period of time, and it is necessary…

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Nov 29, 2022

As easily, perhaps, as some of the larger companies are able to do.

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Nov 29, 2022

I want to thank Mr. Johnson for his comments. It has been a mission of love all these years.

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Nov 16, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized for as much time as I shall consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Farewell to the Senate

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Nov 16, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the following intern and fellow from my office be granted floor privileges until November 18, 2022. They are J.P. Cooper and Laura Hill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Nov 16, 2022

as I reflect on my 28 years serving in the U.S. Senate, I am reminded of the lessons I learned from my former colleagues and friends who have served beside me in the Senate. I had the privilege of serving with many great titans for a…

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Nov 15, 2022

we are proud to honor the achievements of Ms. Cheryl Black, and on behalf of a grateful nation, we salute her 43 years of service to our great Nation. We offer her our thanks and congratulate her on a well-earned retirement…

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Nov 15, 2022

During Cheryl's time with the Department of Defense, she worked diligently to ensure every general and flag officer recommended for promotion or appointment was thoroughly vetted prior to a nomination being submitted to the Secretary of…

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Nov 15, 2022

For 43 years, Ms. Black has served the Nation with honor and professionalism. Now, as she retires from her position as Deputy Director, General and Flag Officer Matters in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for…

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Nov 4, 2022

we have peer competitors in cyberspace and some of them have already hinted that they hold the power to cripple our infrastructure and set back our standard of living if they choose.

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Sep 20, 2022

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. NDAA

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Sep 20, 2022

there is this old document that no one reads anymore called the Constitution, and I think some of my colleagues should give it another read today. The Constitution tells us what Congress is supposed to be doing here in DC, and that is…

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Sep 13, 2022

You get on with it, get it done, and quit talking about it.

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Sep 13, 2022

I am concerned that the Department of Transportation may not award or may unfairly limit future grant funding to eligible projects simply because those projects do not meet the Administration's overarching policy goals.

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Sep 6, 2022

I really believe that we have an opportunity to yield to the pressures that are out there on overregulation.

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Sep 6, 2022

The Tennessee Valley Authority keeps the lights on for nearly 10 million Americans, and it does so with an all of the above energy approach to power generation.

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Sep 6, 2022

the EPA is threatening to restrict America's ability to convert motor vehicles into racing vehicles.

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Sep 6, 2022

I think John Thune did a good job of explaining what a cow tax would do and who that would affect.

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