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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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Jan 20, 2016

I personally get more concerned on something that the Chairman just touched on, that's North Korea and Iran. I mean, these people, they want to kill everyone in this room.

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Jan 20, 2016

Mr. Fanning, are there any treaty rights being violated by simply doing the environmental analysis?

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Jan 20, 2016

Russia has sufficient forces near the Baltics to launch an attack with little warning.

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Jan 19, 2016

we are endangering the people of this Country.

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Jan 19, 2016

I would urge a no vote because our colleagues are saying it is damaging to take NOAA out of this equation.

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Jan 19, 2016

My feeling is the most compelling argument is the rule that is proposed is opposed by the State of Alaska, by the Democrats and Republicans there, the delegation, and I would urge a yes vote.

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Jan 19, 2016

Any time you have the private sector willing to put up resources to take care of a public need, it is a good idea.

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Jan 19, 2016

I would urge a yes vote on Cardin No. 2.

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Jan 19, 2016

I will look forward to working with you between now and the floor time to see if something can be done.

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Dec 17, 2015

I know of no further debate on this measure. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 2576), as amended, was passed.

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Dec 17, 2015

we had a very dear friend in Frank Lautenberg. He was a Democrat; I am a Republican. I chaired the committee he served on, and we had a very close relationship. The bill we just passed began with a meeting to gather stakeholders. It…

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