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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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May 7, 2013

I think some people might have an objection to this amendment if they thought there were some bad actors out there who, in the past, have violated or done something, in which case they would still have to comply as if they had over 42,000…

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Apr 24, 2013

by unanimous consent, I was to be recognized after the conclusion of the remarks of the Senators from Missouri and Arkansas. I wish to ask when that would be, because this is going on and on. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon.

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Apr 24, 2013

I do not object to that, but I would ask the Senator from Arkansas if he has any objection to that. I want to be sure to get in the queue sometime here.

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Apr 24, 2013

my good friend from Pennsylvania, Senator Toomey, and I had an amendment that we put forth several weeks ago back in the time when we did not know for sure whether sequestration was going to become a reality. We have some comments to make…

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Apr 24, 2013

point of order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oklahoma.

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Apr 24, 2013

I ask that at the conclusion of the remarks by the Senators from Arkansas and Missouri, that I be recognized as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Missouri.

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Apr 17, 2013

If that happens, is that proper? Should it?

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Apr 17, 2013

Unequivocally--he used that word--we all knew that that was an organized terrorist attack.

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Apr 17, 2013

Africa is unique in another way, too. You can find a place right now where we have adequate intelligence, there's not a real threat there.

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Apr 17, 2013

the threats to our security are growing, not decreasing.

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Apr 17, 2013

I've always observed this is one of the few good deals that we have.

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