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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 10, 2015

U.S. action would not impact world CO2 levels.

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Feb 10, 2015

The Kyoto Protocol will have a little effect on global temperatures in the 21st century.

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Feb 9, 2015

I have been concerned about Iran for ever since our unclassified intelligence came out in 2007 talking about when they were going to have the capabilities, being 2015.

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Feb 9, 2015

along with Senator Hatch, we have a concern we want to share with this body. One of the reasons I do is because I had planned to go ahead and introduce the bill having to do with the AUMF. In fact, I actually had introduced it a year ago…

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Feb 9, 2015

I wish to make a unanimous consent request that Lt. Col. Anthony McCarty, a defense fellow in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Feb 9, 2015

We are supposed to be, and historically have been, the nuclear umbrella. Our umbrella has holes in it.

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Feb 4, 2015

Are any of you aware of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay being used as a bargaining chip in this administration's quest for full diplomatic relations with Cuba?

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Feb 4, 2015

Of the GTMO detainees that the United States has confirmed returned to the fight, can you assure this committee that none of them have been responsible for the deaths of additional United States or coalition personnel after their release…

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Feb 4, 2015

Is the detention facility at GTMO fully compliant with Geneva Convention?

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Feb 4, 2015

I really strongly feel this a mistake and it's not helpful to the national security of the United States.

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Feb 4, 2015

Are you aware of any administration or DOD plans to close Naval Station Guantanamo Bay over the next 2 years?

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Feb 4, 2015

What is your position with regard to the President's policy of trying detainees in civilian courts versus military commissions?

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