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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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Apr 27, 2021

I can't think of any person who has possessed a position like yours that I have been more fond of but had to vote against than you.

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Apr 27, 2021

Under this agreement, and this is kind of reliving what happened in the past, China gets a free ride.

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Apr 27, 2021

Last week I introduced legislation that would ensure that China is held to the same emissions reductions commitment as the United States. Now, isn't that common sense?

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Apr 21, 2021

Let my start by urging my colleagues in the Senate to vote against the motion to discharge from the Senate Armed Services Committee the nomination of Colin Kahl for Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. This is not a decision I take…

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Apr 21, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The senior Senator from Oklahoma. Nomination of Colin Hackett Kahl

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Apr 20, 2021

If you are confirmed, can you commit to proactively helping businesses to begin making regular loan payments?

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Apr 20, 2021

last week--no, it wasn't last week; it was about 3 weeks ago, I guess, now, President Biden released his ``skinny budget,'' which gave us a top-line for defense of $715 billion. This is a reduction, and I want to make sure everyone…

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Apr 20, 2021

I contend are illegal because, first of all, just the size limit of 500.

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Apr 20, 2021

The CARES Act included funding to allow the SBA to provide debt relief payments for regular SBA loans.

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Apr 19, 2021

this week marks the 26th anniversary of the worst domestic terrorist attack in history, and that was the Oklahoma City bombing. Each year, we mark this solemn occasion, and this year, we come together to do it again. I remember that day so…

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Apr 13, 2021

I think also the fact that we are now looking at something on the electric vehicles on paying their fair share, and I just rejoice in the fact that people are talking about that now, and it is popular, and it is very fair.

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Apr 13, 2021

I think this hearing has been very helpful.

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