I believe this is the most uncertain I have seen the national security environment in my nearly 40 years of service.
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.
If we are forced to take further cuts, that level will decrease closer to 1:1.5 or 1:1.
We are going to really enjoy this ride with you. I think you are the right guy at the most difficult time.
Senator Enzi was going to be here, so I am hoping his schedule will allow him to use his time this afternoon. ____________________
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Rounds). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be…
yesterday we had an interesting debate on climate change in the Senate, and there were three separate votes. The first one I and virtually all the Republicans supported, the Whitehouse amendment No. 29, said climate change is real and not…
The Kansas Corporation Commission calculates that compliance with the rule as proposed would cost the State $5 to $15 billion, the equivalent of a 10- to 30-percent increase in electric rates. The loss of cheaper and more reliable coal…
I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for such time as I shall consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cap and Trade
No objection. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oregon [Mr. Wyden], for himself, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Brown, Ms. Cantwell, Mr…
the Committee on Environment and Public Works has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 114th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that a copy of the committee…





