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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

The most valuable natural resource, what has it done?

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Apr 12, 2016

Climate change poses a significant challenge for the United States and the world at large.

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Apr 12, 2016

Fossil fuels help lift communities out of abject poverty.

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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 rhetorical attack, the moral attack, and the regulatory attack, not to mention the various kinds of taxation that go into this, impede the ability of these businesses both to employ people and to provide resources at affordable prices…

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Apr 11, 2016

They don't know how they are going to do it.

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Apr 11, 2016

we are all concerned about the plight right now of Puerto Rico and what is happening over there financially. And later on this week I will revisit the issue of the 4-year battle of Vieques that took place from 1999 to 2003. I am very much…

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Apr 11, 2016

the EPA's failure to consult with small businesses against the Office of Advocacy's recommendation hurt its members.

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Apr 11, 2016

Why is it that the Federal Government is the chief opposition to everything I am trying to do?

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Apr 11, 2016

That was one of our early successes. Maybe our only success.

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Apr 11, 2016

This is what the President came up with and made a commitment in Paris that we in the United States would reduce emissions by between 26 and 28 percent by 2025.

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Apr 11, 2016

There is a mentality that somehow Government has to intervene to make sure you are taking care of your property and all this.

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