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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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Feb 2, 2016

I think that is very reasonable, and yet a lot of liberals really object to the fact, well, why should we be concerned about jobs?

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Feb 2, 2016

I just feel like this rule is just so broad and overreaching.

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Feb 2, 2016

I have been very frustrated with the Administration because we have been fighting for affordable, reliable energy that does all the above.

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Feb 2, 2016

The so-called Stream Protection Rule would override that authority and let OSM set new water quality standards for coal mining operations.

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Feb 2, 2016

All this Federal overreach is going to impose a hardship on coal miners and the States they live in.

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Feb 2, 2016

I contend is an illegal power grab.

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Jan 26, 2016

I will do everything in my power to prohibit the use of Russian-made rocket engines in the future.

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Jan 26, 2016

The continued use of Russian technology to launch our satellites... was not in our national security interests.

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Jan 26, 2016

It takes longer to develop a rocket engine today than it took to develop the entire Saturn V launch vehicle.

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Jan 21, 2016

by vetoing Senator Ernst's Congressional Review Act resolution, President Obama is ignoring the pleas of States, local governments, farmers, small businesses, and property owners all over this country. He is ignoring the conclusion of…

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Jan 20, 2016

Europeans need to step up, they need to be ready, and they need to do more in their own defense.

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Jan 20, 2016

The latest test had, 'Israel should be wiped off the earth,' inscribed and had a range of up to 1,250 miles.

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