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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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Oct 28, 2015

The Senator mentioned the fact that we have a 6-year bill and 3 years to pay for it. That doesn't really concern me for a couple of reasons. One is that once we start projects, I can assure you that there will be a reshuffling of…

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Oct 28, 2015

I don't agree with that. And I have made it very clear to those individuals that you--without naming them--have this philosophy.

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Oct 28, 2015

But, to do that, it has--you have prioritize where it is.

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Oct 27, 2015

first of all, I appreciate the fact that my colleagues from West Virginia, North Dakota, Kentucky, and Montana-- all of us are getting together on this in a bipartisan way. I think it is worth repeating, to make sure everyone understands…

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Oct 26, 2015

I came back today and had really good news over the weekend. I think a lot of people have gotten together on both sides, in the House and the Senate, to do what we are supposed to be doing. I often refer to that old instrument called the…

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Oct 26, 2015

I ask unanimous consent to be recognized for such time as I may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Oct 21, 2015

from January through August of 2014, over 8,100 aliens that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement had identified for deportation were released back into our communities by sanctuary jurisdictions. Over 5,000 of those released had a…

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Oct 20, 2015

However, as witnesses today will testify, the deep flaws in recent EPA RIAs call into question many of EPA's recent rules.

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Oct 20, 2015

I was the bad guy, as Senator Markey knows, back in 2002, and 2003, and 2004, and 2005 when they first started coming to the world coming to an end, global warming and all that.

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Oct 20, 2015

At that time it was from Senator Markey's own MIT came out with the cost. The cost range at that time was between $300 billion and $400 billion.

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Oct 20, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Flake). Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is, Will the Senate advise and…

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Oct 20, 2015

I used to say it and it really surprised them, that Barbara Boxer and I are good friends.

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