Jun 17, 2014
Even if the President was able to reach an agreement like the Kyoto treaty of the 1990's, it would still have to be ratified by the Senate. The treaty in the 1990's overwhelmingly failed in the Senate.
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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Jun 11, 2014
I first say and express my appreciation to Chairman Levin. We hear a lot of talk about bipartisanship and people getting along. That is usually just talk. In this case, it is real. We have a committee of Democrats and Republicans concerned…
Jun 11, 2014
I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa. ____________________
Jun 11, 2014
I think I had the floor, and I was objecting to the UC. Let me just share that we would--we could--do ours probably in about 12 minutes, and then we could have more time tomorrow, if that would work out. I withdraw my objection. The…
Jun 11, 2014
Reserving the right to object, let me inquire of the Senator if it is his intent to speak on that tonight.
Jun 11, 2014
a year ago this month I stood before you during the Senate's debate on immigration to offer an amendment that would prevent convicted criminal aliens from being released back into our communities. Unfortunately, my amendment never came up…
Jun 10, 2014
with 20 kids and grandkids, I understand the importance and value of quality education. For many years my wife dedicated her life to teaching and mentoring young students, never knowing that in the years to come, two of our children would…
Jun 9, 2014
Good afternoon, Chairman Booker. I'd like to thank you and Ranking Member Inhofe for allowing me to speak today.
Jun 9, 2014
My concern is the surtax. I have two concerns. One is the surtax and the other is taxing people who happen to be in the oil industry or other industries when they haven't done anything or created any problem in a Superfund site.
Jun 9, 2014
My concern is with the administrative efficiency of the EPA because I have been here since before that time and it hasn't really improved over the last 16 years.
Jun 9, 2014
Senator Inhofe, you described the Tar Creek Superfund site and their site actions have helped reduce the percentage of local children who had elevated blood lead levels from 35 percent to less than 1 percent.
Jun 9, 2014
It may be a way to recognize that but you are recognizing a lot more who have not found their way to do anything like that.
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