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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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May 17, 2016

I want to say you mentioned brownfields. Of course, that is one of the things we are acting on right now.

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May 17, 2016

I anticipate we are going to have a big crowd that is going to make sure that history doesn't repeat itself

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May 16, 2016

And particularly those critters, because they teach them to clap, and they show and demonstrate affection.

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May 16, 2016

There are some areas other than the East Coast and Alaska that have beaches.

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Apr 27, 2016

I am just as concerned about this as you are, and we will be working with you, and we are going to see this thing through.

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Apr 27, 2016

I wouldn't say 'containment,' I would say 'destruction' of ISIL wherever it emerges is the right strategy.

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Apr 27, 2016

I think if we say that we had a strategy to contain ISIL, that the strategy didn't work, that we are not containing ISIL.

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Apr 27, 2016

And the legislation is reported favorably to the Senate.

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Apr 20, 2016

I think further reductions of staffing are appropriate, and I think the involvement of this committee in oversight is welcome.

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Apr 20, 2016

We have no choice but to increase nuclear capacity.

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