Jim Inhofe: “Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking all wisdom is in Washington, DC. I noticed an op-ed piece in the Oklahoma…”

“Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking all wisdom is in Washington, DC. I noticed an op-ed piece in the Oklahoma Duncan Banner yesterday, written by Steve Fair, wherein he goes through all of his research on the outside, showing virtually all the science since 1999 or since 1998 when Michael Mann came through with his hockey stick, has demonstrated very clearly that the science is not there. I ask unanimous consent this op-ed piece be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: [From the Duncan Banner] Is It Hot in Here? (By Steve Fair) On USA Today's Wednesday June 15th editorial page, Senator Jim Inhofe presented the opposing view on the issue of global warming. The paper's position was that there is scientific consensus that greenhouse gases are causing climate change and that failure to implement reductions in those gases will cause major problems for future generations. You've heard the theories--a cow's flatulence in Oklahoma is melting the glaciers in Alaska. It takes more faith to believe that than to believe a sovereign God created the earth in 6 days. The title of Senator Inhofe's response to the paper was Evidence is underwhelming. He pointed out that global alarmists, whose intents are questionable, are promoting mandatory caps on carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. when the scientific consensus does not warrant such action.…”