Mar 4, 2013
With the cuts that we've already sustained and then with sequestration coming up, with the CR problems that are there, it is, in fact, unprecedented.
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
AFRICOM is an economy of force effort--an effort I support but one that raises concerns about adequacy of resources.
Mar 4, 2013
We need to explore the recommendation potentially to go from non-lethal to lethal assistance and what would be the conditions.
Feb 28, 2013
Yes, of course. The question is this--and I know the Senator already knows this, but others may not know, and I want to make sure they are aware. I am in support of the Senator's bill. I am a cosponsor of the bill and have been since way…
Feb 28, 2013
I appreciate that. Prior to the time we propounded the unanimous consent request, I was talking about my frustration about what has been happening fiscally in this Senate during the last 4 years and the mere fact that under this…
Feb 28, 2013
I appreciate that. It is my understanding, responding to my friend, that the other author of this bill, Senator Toomey, wants to be heard for 2 minutes prior to the vote. I would like to be heard for a few minutes of time.
Feb 28, 2013
I asked unanimous consent I be recognized after the two of you went through this. Can I inquire as to about how much longer it will be? I am the author of the bill that is coming up in just a few minutes.
Feb 28, 2013
I thank my friend from Utah for his comments. I think it is important, since we have two votes coming up starting in less than 30 minutes, that we talk a little bit about the background, where we are today and what we are going to be faced…
Feb 28, 2013
I appreciate that very much. He has been a great partner. I have given a background of what went on 5 weeks ago and our discussions with the service chiefs. I was hoping this day would not come and that we would not be faced with the…
Feb 28, 2013
Reserving the right to object, I don't need to be in this lineup. I will be talking later on. I only wanted to ask one question of Senator Ayotte when she has the floor.
Feb 28, 2013
I agree with what was said by both the Senator from Arizona and the Senator South Carolina. In fact, it was my request that Senator Ayotte's measure be the Republican alternative. So I just wanted to make sure everyone knew that. I think…
Feb 26, 2013
I recognize the senior Senator from Texas, Mr. Cornyn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Texas.
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