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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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Jan 30, 2013

They have said things like, 'we want to wipe Israel off the map. Israel is a cancerous tumor in the heart,' and 'America is rotten from the bottom up.'

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Jan 30, 2013

If confirmed, I commit to you that I will continue to watch Kony and the LRA, and the entire negative impact it has on the region, as a whole.

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Jan 30, 2013

I believe that the Department of Defense should continue its modest investment in alternative fuels.

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Jan 30, 2013

We're spending literally millions, actually some billions of dollars, on some of these experimentations that again are not in the purview of this.

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Jan 30, 2013

I absolutely agree with the statement that Israel's participation in exercises with NATO is beneficial.

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Jan 30, 2013

I am encouraged by the fact that we have our Dutch friends upgrading four of their cruisers to Aegis-class capability.

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Jan 30, 2013

I see an inconsistency in your answer to me and your answer to the Senator from Hawaii.

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Jan 30, 2013

In Iraq, our premature withdrawal has directly contributed to a deteriorating security situation, and allowed al Qaeda to reestablish a foothold in Syria.

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Jan 30, 2013

When I see people like Bill Cohen, Secretary Gates, and Secretary Perry, that carries a lot of weight with me.

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Jan 30, 2013

I think Morsi's an enemy. I think their military is a friend.

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Jan 30, 2013

When will Congress be provided the findings of DOD's audit of CDCs?

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Jan 30, 2013

I think that's important because that's a moving target.

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