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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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Jan 31, 2017

as part of Dodd-Frank, why it was in Dodd-Frank, I assume that was the vehicle that was available at the time.

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Jan 31, 2017

I rise today in strong support of the Honorable Elaine Chao to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation. She has proven she has the experience and the drive to help her accomplish President Trump's goals to address our nation's…

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Jan 31, 2017

Simply delaying the change in leadership at the Environmental Protection Agency does not help our country.

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Jan 31, 2017

most of the overregulations really come from that committee because they have jurisdiction over the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Jan 31, 2017

He is a personal friend of those of us in Oklahoma, and he has gone beyond being responsive to this Committee.

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Jan 31, 2017

We have to be the adults in the room. We have to act like adults in the room.

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Jan 31, 2017

Pruitt has satisfied all ethics requirements and has entered into the same recusal agreement as former Administrator Lisa Jackson.

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Jan 31, 2017

Pruitt has negotiated the first enforceable limit on phosphorous in the Illinois River.

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Jan 31, 2017

What we are seeing from our colleagues is every opportunity that they can to slow down the work in the U.S. Senate continues.

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Jan 30, 2017

we are introducing today a CRA that is kind of interesting. This is something that has only been successful one time. I think everyone knows that during the past 8 years, under the Obama administration, we have seen thousands, literally…

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Jan 30, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that my 10 minutes be extended to 15 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Inhofe pertaining to the introduction of S.J. Res. 9 are printed in today's…

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