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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 12, 2016

We are not a Nation of individual rugged individualism.

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Apr 12, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Apr 12, 2016

I would yield the floor, but I don't see anyone else here. I would like to comment on the FAA reauthorization bill. I had a couple of amendments to it, and I want to mention that both of my amendments have now been accepted. I feel very…

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Apr 12, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that morning business be extended until 12:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Apr 12, 2016

I think Senators Thune and Nelson have done a great job of putting together the reauthorization bill for the FAA. It is something that should have been done some time ago. We are hoping the House will adopt what we have or something close…

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Apr 12, 2016

His climate change policies aren't protecting this country; they are killing the coal industry.

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Apr 12, 2016

The American public understands the need to act.

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Apr 12, 2016

Rhetoric aside, President Obama's climate policies have nothing to do with the environment.

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Apr 12, 2016

I want all of you to know that Barbara Boxer and I get along great on roads and highways and infrastructure and a lot of things.

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Apr 12, 2016

It is insulting to me that we are letting these costs consistently be passed on.

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Apr 12, 2016

the President's focus on climate change impacting our ability, now, a lot of us up here at this table spend time over there.

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Apr 12, 2016

The President's claims that his efforts are about protecting the health of this country or national security are equally disingenuous.

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