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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.
first of all, I wasn't going to do this, but since my good friend from California is on the floor and it is our favorite subject to talk about, I thought I would. I wish to take the opportunity to talk about the first round of the major…
I ask unanimous consent to have 3 more minutes and conclude. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
I sat through the speech given by the junior Senator of California. I have a long list of things with which I disagree and I am going to get to as many of those as I can in a minute. I feel an obligation to make a statement about some…
Finally, Keith would have to hire and pay a professional engineer to certify his spill plan, if he can find one. In Oklahoma, farmers cannot find professional engineers because they are all working for oil and gas companies, which makes…
I ask unanimous consent to be acknowledged as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
reserving the right to object, if two of them speak now and then let me speak and then the Senator can speak after that, that is still 2 to 1.
point of inquiry: Is this after I speak now or is that starting now? In other words, we would have four Democrats before I speak?
I can't disagree there is politics here. This is the Senate. But let me say one thing. I strongly support this amendment. Let me ask in the order of things right now, does the Senator from Texas still have the floor? The PRESIDING OFFICER…
when we were establishing our time, I would say to my good friend and colleague from California, I was joking around a little bit about using 9\1/2\ minutes. Is it all right if I make that 19\1/2\ minutes, maximum?
Very good. I appreciate that. One thing, as I read this resolution that my good friend Senator Cruz has, I thought it really does not go far enough. I think all that people are talking about now is how can we preclude this from happening…
I believe there is sufficient evidence to avoid a threatened listing, and appreciate the Service extending the final rule until March 14th.
MAP-21 created hard deadlines to lessen red tape, to create greater certainty for project sponsors and eliminate costly delays, which waste taxpayer money.
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