Sep 21, 2016
The only thing more expensive than deterrence is actually fighting a war. The only thing more expensive than fighting a war is losing a war.
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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Sep 21, 2016
I was in Ukraine right after their parliamentary elections, and I've never seen Poroshenko or any of them as happy as they were at that time.
Sep 20, 2016
I was kind of hoping this wouldn't devolve into a climate committee, but I suspected it might.
Sep 15, 2016
No. The Federal standard applicable to the disposal of dredged material from Federal projects is found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 33 C.F.R., section 335.7. That regulation requires that the method of disposal must be the least…
Sep 15, 2016
Just for one comment because we want to make sure we get this clear. We still have to go to the House, and Senator Boxer and I are hoping we are going to be able to resolve this. In fact, we may see House action as soon as next week. I…
Sep 15, 2016
first of all, I will be very brief. What we just passed is a major bill. It took a lot of effort from a lot of people. Many times the Members get more credit than they should because the real heroes are the ones who are back there doing…
Sep 15, 2016
I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the adoption of amendment No. 4979, as amended, the following amendments be reported by number, called up, and agreed to en bloc: Isakson No. 5075; Sanders No. 5063, as modified; Cochran No…
Sep 15, 2016
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendments Nos. 5075; 5063, as Modified; 5076; 5068; 5069; 5074, as Modified; 5077; and 5066, as Modified…
Sep 15, 2016
at 11:30, we will be voting on the WRDA bill, which we have talked extensively about for the last 2 weeks and the benefits it has. I applaud my Senate colleagues for advancing the WRDA bill to the floor to get to this point. We all have a…
Sep 15, 2016
as chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today I wish to engage in a colloquy with my ranking member, Senator Boxer, Senator Blumenthal, and Senator Murphy, to speak about section 2004 of S. 2848, the Water Resources…
Sep 14, 2016
pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the waiver provisions of applicable budget resolutions, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act and applicable budget resolutions for purposes of amendment No…
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