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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 19, 2016

We have three witnesses. Mr. Denis Bilodeau, First Vice President and Director of the Orange County Water District, as Senator Boxer said.

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Apr 18, 2016

Well, this is not every other committee. What I will do, we will certainly, if Senator Boxer wants to have an additional 3 minutes or something like that, I could yield mine to you.

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Apr 18, 2016

I stand with the American people against this right-wing rhetoric, and it is just ridiculous...

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Apr 18, 2016

27 States, including my State of Oklahoma, is suing you at this time.

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Apr 18, 2016

I want you to commend your staff that has been working on TSCA with us.

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Apr 18, 2016

This budget is just the latest example of the Administration's misplaced priorities and how EPA's core programs are being sacrificed to advance President Obama's climate legacy.

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Apr 18, 2016

Madam Administrator, we are adjourned.

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Apr 18, 2016

Meanwhile, the president proposes cutting $40 million from the very successful diesel emission retrofit program that Senator Carper and I support.

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Apr 18, 2016

You have to, you say, look at them.

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Apr 18, 2016

The Supreme Court has stayed the Clean Power Plan--the centerpiece of the President's climate legacy--over questions the EPA exceeded the limits of its authority under the Clean Air Act.

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Apr 18, 2016

Is that reasonable or is that unreasonable?

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Apr 18, 2016

That is something that this Committee is very concerned about.

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