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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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Mar 4, 2013

General Alexander, is the size and capability of the offensive cyber infrastructure commensurate with the size of the threat? If not, why not?

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Mar 4, 2013

We will fight with what means we have available, but realize that achieving our ends with less means execution will take longer and will be accomplished at greater risk.

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Mar 4, 2013

The reality of these cuts and the pain of operating under continuing resolutions mean that you will have declining resources and reduced flexibility to address increasing threats.

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Mar 4, 2013

Are you satisfied that we're doing what we should be doing?

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Mar 4, 2013

While we trust you with our sons' and daughters' lives, the proposed modifications to Article 60 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) seem to suggest that we do not trust your discretion when it comes to UCMJ offenses.

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Mar 4, 2013

The loss of air and maritime assets and associated systems will result in a commensurate loss of capability to effectively execute this mission.

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Mar 4, 2013

It's incontrovertible right now that the second attack, the one on the annex, was one that was premeditated, it's one that was a terrorist-coordinated attack.

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Mar 4, 2013

Readiness is the glue that holds our forces together. An inadequately trained force is a liability, not an asset.

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Mar 4, 2013

I am concerned about the potential impact of civilian furloughs on the Army's critically important family support programs.

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Mar 4, 2013

General Welsh, has an acquisition strategy been developed for the fiscal year 2014 Minimize CNS/ATM new start option?

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Mar 4, 2013

I am confident that we would not commit military forces towards a situation unless we are properly resourced in terms of authorities, equipment, or manpower required for the mission.

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Mar 4, 2013

NATO has had success in anti-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa.

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