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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.
let me just say everything has been said, not everyone has said it. However, I would like to make sure everyone understands the actual statements were made by the former Senator Hagel in terms of the relationship of our country with Israel…
it is my understanding we each have about 11 minutes. I will take my time and request to be acknowledged when I have 2 minutes remaining. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair will do so.
first of all, I agree with a lot of what the distinguished chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee has said. Certainly Senator Hagel has had a brilliant military career. I sometimes look at my time in the Army and his time in the…
I know the distinguished Senator from Delaware, Mr. Carper, wishes to be heard. He is not on the floor now, so I think it is acceptable to go ahead with another Republican now; is that correct?
this has been a good debate. We have repeated a lot of things that have been said before. There are just some things I think are worth repeating. I need to say over and over again, as often as I can, that nobody is impugning the integrity…
The problem I had is not with information I had. I didn't need any additional information. I didn't request additional information. Many of the members on the Republican side of our committee did not receive the information they asked for…
I am very pleased that we have just confirmed Judge Bacharach. He is going to make a great Federal judge. I have just been real pleased, I have to admit; I was literally running from the airport to get here because they had plane troubles…
Reserving the right to object, may I ask how much time remains on our side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 19 minutes remaining.
I don't see anyone seeking recognition, so I will go ahead and take the last 3 minutes. First of all, it is very interesting that all of those on the other side who are supporting Senator Hagel to be the next Secretary of Defense, not one…
let me start off by saying that I agree with almost everything they have said on both sides about Chuck Hagel. I agree that he was a hero. I think of my own Army career and I think of his and how much greater his was. That isn't the issue…
I ask unanimous consent that the last two speakers on our side--the last would be me, the next to last would be Senator Graham-- be given 5 minutes for Senator Graham and 7 minutes for me.
Parliamentary inquiry before the clock starts: I understand we have 3 minutes left on our side. How many minutes are left on the majority side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority has 7 minutes 15 seconds.
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