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On the recordJune 23, 2015
It is a priority. Let us keep in mind the Constitution is still out there. It states these are the two things we are supposed to be doing here, defending America and roads and bridges.
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Jim Inhofe
Republican · Oklahoma
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Inhofe emphasizes the constitutional duties of defending America and maintaining infrastructure.

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