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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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Dec 2, 2014

It could also stall much of the new oil and gas development going on around the country.

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Dec 2, 2014

Over the last several years, I have consistently voiced my concern about the overregulation coming out of this Administration.

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Nov 20, 2014

Tonight we have the President's speech, and I would like to recite one more time what every President has to say and has to affirm before he becomes President. I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will faithfully execute the Office of the…

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Nov 20, 2014

Tonight there will be a speech. I think everyone is aware of that. I think we all know pretty much what the President of the United States is going to say. I would like to read the oath of office that any President of the United States has…

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Nov 18, 2014

I come to the floor today to talk about China's inability to keep its promise with the United States. We had someone go over there. Of course, the President went over and talked to President Xi, and they gave assurances that certain things…

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Nov 18, 2014

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. China's Energy Challenges

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Nov 13, 2014

today I wish to pay tribute to a distinguished public servant and officer in the U.S. Army, LTG Peter M. Vangjel. General Vangjel served as the 64th Army inspector general and retires on February 1, 2015, after more than 37 years of…

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Nov 12, 2014

I read with a lot of interest about the trip President Obama made to China and his meeting with President Xi over what they characterized as an agreement on greenhouse gas emissions. I didn't hear any kind of agreement or anything that was…

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Nov 12, 2014

it is my honor to pay tribute to the life and sacrifice of Marine Cpl Thomas A. Blair of Wagoner, OK who lost his life on March 24, 2003, from injuries sustained during a lengthy battle with insurgents while serving his Nation in…

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Sep 18, 2014

I have often said and many of the people who are very conscious about the environment--as I am and others--have said this is the answer. I remember years ago when I was very young, I worked in the oilfields. I can remember there were small…

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Sep 18, 2014

It is also about technology. All of the environmentalists or extreme environmentalists who are trying to stop or fighting this war against fossil fuels, they ought to be rejoicing that we have this technology now. When we talk about the…

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Sep 18, 2014

Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling are to be credited for this shale revolution we are going through now. We hear this administration--knowing the American people want to use this abundance of good, clean, natural gas and…

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