Jim Inhofe

What we need to be debating is what we should be doing about it.

Thank you, Senator Capito.

I think every national lab, our U.S. military, NOAA and NASA, and every single one of our lead home State universities would have found that an easy question to answer with a plain and simple yes.

I think it is a terrible thing to do, and I have shown that through my whole career.

I look forward to receiving additional State responses and to hear more from our witnesses today as we take a hard look at what works and what does not work.

Today's hearing is critical to our understanding of the success and the lack of success of the environmental groups across the Country.

Congress and, in particular, this Committee must check in with States to ensure this system is fully functioning when it comes to actions initiated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the EPA.

I am very happy to see all of you here.

You know, I just wish that the general public could hear what you have been saying.

In his opening statement, Senator Manchin talked about the current plan to replace the AWACS.

A lot of us complained about this back when we decided that we were going to be downsizing the F-22.

What you are saying is it is budget-driven.

I think we all know we do not have enough F-22's.

As far as the F-35, we really need more of those.

Is there a shortage of smart munitions? If yes, what is the operational impact and when will the shortage be eliminated?

What are you doing to accelerate the timeline to retake Mosul and Raqqa?

How do you foresee the African Union Regional Task Force and their American Advise and Assist teams eliminating the remainder of the Lord's Resistance Army in the coming year(s)?

They are supposedly right now in Ethiopia, I think it is, trying to have peace talks.

I wish the State Department sometimes would follow that advice, too.

I agree with the EPA's decision that coal ash is a non-hazardous waste, and I can assure you, in case you are wondering, that there are not 60 votes in the U.S. Senate that would change that ruling, so Congress should amend RCRA to…

In my years as chairman and ranking member of this Environment and Public Works Committee, I have worked to promote common sense solutions to clean up the environment, while also promoting economic development and jobs in our States and…

What is at stake are not lawyers.

If you want to talk about permitting, I would be happy to work with you to make that fix, if necessary.

I encourage you to support and pass this legislation. I think it is most needed.

You can't get more bipartisan than that.