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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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Mar 7, 2018

And they seem to be in charge, too, quite often.

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Mar 7, 2018

Government doesn't know as much about your land as you do.

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Mar 7, 2018

We are trying to do the right thing, and I believe we are.

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Mar 7, 2018

the lengths of government, what they can do and control every aspect of American life.

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Mar 7, 2018

EPA, as I mentioned to Senator Markey, put on its Web site it is in the process of trying to figure this out again.

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Mar 5, 2018

Rising powers, like Russia and China, have been investing in military modernization and developing capabilities specifically targeted to contest America's overmatched capabilities.

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Mar 5, 2018

It's important to point out that Russia has made some advances in weapon systems, in clear violation of the INF Treaty.

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Mar 5, 2018

I agree, when you said 'hope springs eternal,' there's no reason to believe that Kim Jong-un is going to be a changed person.

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Mar 5, 2018

I think that is a threat to the future of America's influence around the world.

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Mar 5, 2018

It is important that we consider any national security implications that this might have, those tariffs.

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Mar 5, 2018

We are engaged in a great power competition. This is serious business for the security of our Nation and its citizens.

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Mar 5, 2018

While our response here at home during the last administration was to provide our military with inadequate funding, budget uncertainty, and readiness crises.

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