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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.
we have a couple of votes coming up that are very significant, and the occupier of the chair is fully aware of it, having served on the committee that has worked on this legislation. I have to say one thing about the stuff we crank out of…
I think Senator Boxer's side has done a better job of getting their amendments in than our side. In talking to her and the leader over there, the Democratic side is down to about seven amendments that are being considered. I encourage our…
I know of no further debate on these amendments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the question is on agreeing to the amendments en bloc. The amendments (Nos. 4981 and 4991) were agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…
On behalf of the committee, I withdraw the committee- reported amendments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendments are withdrawn. Amendment No. 4979 (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute.) Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I call up the…
first of all, let me say something about this. I would ask if Senator Boxer would like to be heard before I make some remarks on this or if we can have a colloquy, in which case I would ask a question. We have done some good things in our…
I ask unanimous consent I be recognized for as much time as I shall consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
first of all, being one of the managers of the bill, the WRDA bill that we are all anxious to consider, along with Senator Boxer--she and I as well as the leadership, are in agreement, that we should take this bill and consider it. I do…
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To make a technical correction) Strike section 6002 and insert…
I call up amendment No. 4980. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. Inhofe] proposes an amendment numbered 4980 to amendment No. 4979.
That's good. Let's talk a little bit about this because yesterday I talked about what is going to happen if we don't pass a WRDA bill. Keep in mind that we have gone sometimes as long as 7 or 8 years without passing one. We are supposed to…
Let me thank the Senator from California. Let's continue this productivity. We have a chance to do it now on this very significant bill. We had a conversation with the leadership, and I think she and I and the leadership agree that we can…
I have a very personal interest in a vote that is coming up on Zika, and I wish to share my thoughts on that. Today we have the opportunity to provide the funding to help combat the mosquito-borne Zika virus that has hit Florida and some…
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