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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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Jul 25, 2018

I have no doubt in my mind that we'll do everything necessary to get him confirmed.

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Jul 25, 2018

I know this guy really well, and it's kind of my pleasure to introduce him.

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Jul 10, 2018

I think no is a better response because of the way that it is calculated.

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Jul 10, 2018

In fact, the SRF WIN Act has clear language that the program will not be funded until the SRF and the WIFIA program are funded at the 2018 levels.

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Jul 10, 2018

I commend the Senator from Texas, Mr. Cornyn, for the effort he has put forth on a very difficult issue. I wholeheartedly agree with him. I must say that this morning I received a phone call from Secretary Mattis, who strongly supports…

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Jul 10, 2018

First of all, Mr. President, we are about to go to conference. The first three votes here are very, very significant. They are considered to be maybe the most consequential votes of the year. We have been working closely with the President…

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Jul 10, 2018

I agree with the Senator from Rhode Island. I would like to say that there are 29 members of NATO. Of the 29 countries, if you take all of their defense budgets and add them together, the United States' defense dollars equal about 67…

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Jun 19, 2018

I had to get to the two of you to get a clear understanding, and it is one I don't have any concern as to where you are going to be.

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Jun 19, 2018

First of all, he was talking about the New York Times story. That was the very first thing that I heard, the accusation against Scott Pruitt.

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Jun 19, 2018

I have to say this. I am going to take the statement that was made by Senator Carper.

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Jun 19, 2018

Mr. Chairman, sorry to interrupt here. First of all, you should qualify this by saying he has been accused of the following.

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Jun 19, 2018

If he had not been there, he would have been guilty of derelict of his own duty.

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