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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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Dec 19, 2017

For the first time you recognized freight as being a primary driver of transportation spending.

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Dec 19, 2017

We have been over to the Democrat side; we have had private meetings on the floor. And we have been successful in the past.

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Dec 19, 2017

According to the World Economic Forum, the U.S. ranks 12th in overall infrastructure quality.

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Dec 19, 2017

Since President Trump has been in office, we have seen a 3 percent growth in the economy.

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Dec 19, 2017

It is going to cost money, and we have to figure it out, and we can't think small; we have to think big.

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Dec 19, 2017

I also ask unanimous consent that at the conclusion of the remarks of the Senator from Virginia, I be recognized for such time as I may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Virginia…

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Dec 19, 2017

First of all, Mr. President, as to my very good friend from Virginia--and he is a very good friend--I think he needs to reread this bill. Now, I am older than he is and most of the people around here, but I do remember the Reagan tax cuts…

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Dec 19, 2017

Thank you, Mr. Policinski. Also thank you for being specific, because you specified five things.

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Dec 19, 2017

We need to spend close to $2 trillion in the next 10 years to improve all of our infrastructure.

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Dec 19, 2017

The more delays we see, the further behind we will become.

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Dec 19, 2017

I can remember during the last year, year before last, when we would have our meetings, when I would report on what this Committee is doing.

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Dec 13, 2017

The President's decision last week to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital acknowledges what many of us have long believed.

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