Jim Inhofe

I will ensure our strategic message is congruent with national leadership and delivered through multiple mediums.

I am concerned with reduced DOD-wide readiness and force availability, coupled with the tyranny of distance in the Pacific.

The successful outcome of United Nations Security Resolution (UNSCR) 2270 relies on the meaningful implementation of its provisions by all Member Nations.

Trade with China is critical to North Korea, and comprises more than 70 percent of the North Korean economy.

If China actively implements UN Security Council Resolution 2270 in a sustained manner, North Korea will find itself facing strategic dilemmas.

North Korea continues to invest in their nuclear infrastructure and can conduct additional nuclear tests at any time.

If confirmed, I will support and enable United States Government agencies and country teams within Europe leading our counterterrorism efforts.

As a commander, protection of U.S. personnel is always a priority.

We will be hoping that that does not happen.

Every year since 2009, Congress has passed laws to prevent both the closure of the base and the transfer of detainees to the U.S. soil.

I think it was in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 when we put the requirement on for a 30-day notice for anyone being released from GTMO.

Mr. Fanning, what are the Army's policy guidelines that deal with 'usual and accustomed' 'de minimus' decisions prior to NEPA?

Mr. Fanning, are there any treaty rights being violated by simply doing the environmental analysis?

I expect that the demands on our Army will increase.

We are endangering the people of this Country.

I would urge a no vote.

I would urge a no vote because our colleagues are saying it is damaging to take NOAA out of this equation.

I would urge a yes vote on Cardin No. 2.

My feeling is the most compelling argument is the rule that is proposed is opposed by the State of Alaska, by the Democrats and Republicans there, the delegation, and I would urge a yes vote.

Any time you have the private sector willing to put up resources to take care of a public need, it is a good idea.

I will look forward to working with you between now and the floor time to see if something can be done.

This is the request to move to the calendar number, and the next request would be for the consideration.

On December 14th the Government Accountability Office, the GAO, found the EPA violated the Anti-Deficiency Act.

Let me first of all thank the Senator from Wyoming. It is interesting that every time we are involved in something--it could be reconciliation, the budget or the highway bill-- he is always in the center and he has always been the anchor…

I recognize Senator Roberts for 45 seconds. The Senator from Kansas.