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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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Feb 11, 2013

There is a growing concern that the President will not seriously negotiate with Congress on a compromise to sequestration until after it takes place on March 1st.

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Feb 11, 2013

It is not a perfect solution, but it is better than doing nothing.

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Feb 11, 2013

the resources they need to defend the Nation arbitrarily.

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Feb 11, 2013

When you furlough civilian employees in military hospitals and clinics, it seems to me that healthcare for wounded warriors will suffer.

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Feb 11, 2013

How will sequestration affect the Marine Corps' ability to respond to crises in North Africa?

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Feb 11, 2013

Readiness equals risk equals lives.

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Feb 11, 2013

SOCOM will be especially hard hit by the impacts of sequestration and a year-long CR.

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Feb 11, 2013

This is something that is not acceptable. This is what government is supposed to be doing.

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Feb 11, 2013

Fiscal uncertainty undermines U.S. credibility and complicates effective, efficient military strategic planning.

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Feb 11, 2013

Our sailors, civilians, and their families are experiencing increased anxiety as a result of this fiscal uncertainty.

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Feb 11, 2013

If the United States does not go forward with the modernization of its triad, isn't this tantamount to unilateral disarmament?

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Feb 11, 2013

I understand that because of the indiscriminant way that sequestration will be applied... the hidden costs of sequestration may actually nullify any savings anticipated to be gained through a sequester on DOD?

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