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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 10, 2017

We will make sure that we give the right treatment to our veterans.

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Jul 10, 2017

I cannot imagine anyone would be opposed to.

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Jul 10, 2017

S. 1266, the Enhancing Veteran Care Act, introduced by Senator James Inhofe (R-OK).

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Jul 10, 2017

We have had a lot of complaints. We have two major areas in Oklahoma--Muskogee and Oklahoma City--and we had felt it was mostly because of leadership.

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Jun 28, 2017

I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Gardner). The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.

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Jun 28, 2017

this is a little out of character. Confession is good for the soul. One of my very favorite--maybe my most favorite--of spectator sports is, of all things, girls' softball. Now, a lot of people don't even know anything about the sport. It…

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Jun 28, 2017

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Congratulating the University of Oklahoma Women's Softball Team on Winning the 2017 Women's College World…

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Jun 22, 2017

as we begin the markup--that is what we are going to be starting on right away. We have already had an initial meeting with the Senate Armed Services Committee on the National Defense Authorization Act. I want to express my deep concern…

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Jun 22, 2017

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for as much time as I may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jun 20, 2017

I think the Coast Guard is actually almost a perfect training ground for this job.

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Jun 20, 2017

I appreciate very much the time that you spent with me and with other members of this Committee prior to this hearing.

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Jun 15, 2017

first of all, let me say that I am really glad the junior Senator from Georgia has taken this on. This is something that some of us who have been around a little bit longer have gone through before. I think everyone realizes that what was…

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