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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.
there are many other areas, I recall so many times, during a long period of time when Democrats were in the majority, Barbara Boxer was the chairman of our committee; and when Republicans were in the majority, I would be the chairman and…
Before my friend leaves, I just want him to know that I relished the opportunity to be here for his, what, 400th or however long it has been--but his final speech. And I am excited about the final speech because I have got it pretty well…
one of the best presentations I have heard in a long time was just a couple of hours ago by James Lankford. What he was talking about, I have never heard a presentation more heartfelt and compassionate than he did on the unborn, and I…
Don't forget Cal Ripken, the Cal Ripken of climate. That is pretty good. Well, Madam President, that is not what I came to talk about. I came to listen.
first of all, let me just compliment my friend from Arkansas on his great remarks. People are not aware of the threats we are facing in this country. I want to join him in encouraging the new administration to understand and address these…
since last week, there have been over 20,000 members of the National Guard stationed here at the Capitol. They are here--and have been here and are still here--to keep us safe, keep the Members safe, Senators safe, staff, press--all of us…
yesterday I had the opportunity to respond to the majority on my support for Tony Blinken to be the Secretary of State. He is someone I have known for a long period of time. I think we will see that with the new administration here and…
I ask unanimous consent that at the conclusion of the remarks from the Senator from Arkansas that I be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered ____________________
I would ask unanimous consent that I be recognized for such time as I may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
we recently said goodbye to a lot of really good, hard-working men and women from the previous administration, and I want to highlight a few of them. We refer to them--some of my friends and some of my enemies refer to them as the ``Inhofe…
let me just say to my good friend from New Jersey how wholeheartedly I agree with him. I have known Tony Blinken for a long period of time. I have worked with him in different venues. I talked to him today at some length, and we talked…
at the top of the list was my chief of staff, Ryan Jackson. Like Andy, Ryan also went on to be my staff director of the EPW Committee, Environment and Public Works, where he helped negotiate bipartisan bills for highway, water, and…
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