May 18, 2009
It is an old concept that no one believes in Washington, but it is still there. It is called supply and demand.
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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May 18, 2009
The problem is us. It is Washington saying what you can and cannot do out there.
May 18, 2009
The report very effectively highlights how Government-created green jobs can kill existing jobs.
May 18, 2009
It's a tax that will fall more heavily on poorer people because poorer people spend a higher percentage of their incomes on energy than do wealthier people.
May 18, 2009
But what I am opposed to is increasing taxes. And cap and trade is, plain and simple, a tax.
May 18, 2009
True innovation, job growth, and business opportunities should stem from the open and free market, and not from creation of more taxes and Government spending.
May 11, 2009
The President proposes what I can only call a stunning increase in Federal spending: a total of $3.4 trillion.
May 11, 2009
The bottom line is this budget is not an investment in America's future. It is an investment in Washington's future.
May 11, 2009
I applaud Administrator Jackson for establishing clear, precise guidelines on transparency.
May 11, 2009
America needs an all of the above energy strategy. No resources should be excluded for politically correct reasons.
May 11, 2009
I am strongly opposed to carbon regulation under the Clean Air Act and I will try to stop it.
May 11, 2009
Since January 20, the day President Obama took office, over 2 million Americans have lost their jobs.
May 11, 2009
We have one question we ask everyone and I would like to have all three of you verbally respond...
May 11, 2009
It is very difficult for me to go back to my State of Oklahoma when something that they have had very strong feelings about and are doing very well is in jeopardy because of some Federal regulation.
May 11, 2009
I think you are right and I would only ask that as you are progressing along these lines that you and I can talk about it.
May 11, 2009
There are issues involving the registration and use of chemicals that we need to address.
May 11, 2009
I trust Mr. Silva will handle water issues at the Environmental Protection Agency with a great deal of sensitivity.
May 6, 2009
Yet, I think those parliaments, and I was there and I was told that they were ready to come to the table on that and agree that they could have the radar capability in the Czech Republic and the capability, the launching capability in…
May 6, 2009
I agree with that. But this is precisely what the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) and the NPR would be giving you the information that is in your Recommendation 1.
May 6, 2009
If we cannot do that, the sites in Poland and Czechoslovakia could be satisfactory.
May 4, 2009
Have we provided, or offered, any assistance to Kenya or other nations to assist with these prosecutions?
May 4, 2009
Secretary Flournoy, the surviving pirate from the attack on the Maersk Alabama was taken from USS Bainbridge to New York.
May 4, 2009
Who pays for detaining the pirates once they get to Kenya and who is responsible for their treatment?
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