James Inhofe actually said...

"I strongly support Secretary Gates' decision, which includes launching a new Army combat vehicle modernization program."

"An increase in end strength is necessary to take pressure off our deploying forces."

"We cannot support plans pushed by Northeast and West Coast States that will hit coal-dependent Missouri and Midwest manufacturing jobs especially hard."

"Missouri families are suffering right now. Missouri families face foreclosure from the housing crisis and recession job loss."