May 16, 2013
I thank the Senator from Virginia. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oklahoma.
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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May 15, 2013
I am greatly concerned that changes to the AUMF could have significant, unintended consequences and undermine our counterterrorism efforts.
May 15, 2013
I have probably spent as much time looking at this asset that we have called Guantanamo Bay as anybody else that is up here at this table.
May 15, 2013
it is my understanding that Senator Reed is speaking next. I would like to ask that I be recognized as in morning business at the conclusion of his remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Rhode…
May 15, 2013
it is very rare that we have an opportunity to do something that is in the benefit of our country in terms of our protection. It doesn't cost anything. If anything, it makes money, and it is something I am going to share. It is a bill I…
May 15, 2013
One of the few good deals we have had since 1904... would be Guantanamo Bay. It is $4,000 a year.
May 15, 2013
Since the attacks on September 11, the AUMF has provided a strong legal basis for our counterterrorism efforts around the world.
May 15, 2013
I have been distressed for a long period of time. I know it is not a popular position to take, but the fact that we have a great resource in Guantanamo Bay that has not been utilized properly.
May 13, 2013
today I wish to pay tribute to three American heroes who recently lost their lives while defending the United States overseas in support of the war on terror. Army SSG Rex Schad, of Edmond, OK, died on March 11, 2013. The 26- year-old…
May 7, 2013
I want to mention a couple of things. First of all, the Senator from Arkansas and I have a very significant amendment, and one we will want to talk about. In fact, it is an amendment we had during the discussion on the amendments for the…
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