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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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Jul 6, 2016

it's hard for me to believe that it's been 16 years since we fought, and lost, the battle of Vieques.

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Jul 6, 2016

I think President Obama has been right to insist on those sanctions.

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Jul 6, 2016

I want to compliment you on the very strong language you used in your opening statement concerning what has happened over in the Ukraine.

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Jul 6, 2016

I think it needs some shoring up, frankly.

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Jul 6, 2016

Vieques provides integrated live-fire training critical to our readiness, and the failure to provide for live--for adequate live-fire training for our naval forces for forward deployment will place these forces in an…

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Jun 29, 2016

First, Mr. President, I have been told I will have our time that I may use, and I appreciate that very much. This morning we heard from the ranking member--from both sides. I am going to bring up something here that everyone agrees on, and…

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Jun 28, 2016

Career and technical education centers are vital as a post-secondary education option and workforce training system for our veterans.

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Jun 28, 2016

We have some legislation that is called S. 2554 that would give the VISNs more options, more authority to get things done.

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Jun 28, 2016

Let me ask the Chair. Is it possible for me to go ahead and receive from him a specific period of time at the end of which he retains the floor? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cassidy). That would require unanimous consent.

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Jun 28, 2016

All right. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator does not have the right for a unanimous consent, as the Senator does not have the floor. The Senator from New…

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Jun 28, 2016

I understand that. But will the Senator please advise us as to how much longer he will be taking on the floor?

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Jun 28, 2016

the administration recently took action to block certain tech center benefits from our vets.

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