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James Paul Lankford is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Oklahoma since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Lankford has focused on issues such as healthcare, government spending, and religious freedom during his time in office. He previously served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, representing Oklahoma's 5th congressional district.
we are still dealing with some of the same issues we have dealt with before. It is interesting to me the number of people who have asked: Is Congress obsessed right now with all of the press reports and all of the things that are happening…
No agents have been removed that are the ongoing career folks that are doing the investigation?
The traffic of illegal narcotics is something that we, along with our partners at the DEA and other law and Federal, State, and local law enforcement partners have focused on for many years.
You have the resources you need for the Russia investigation, is that correct?
We have talked for years about having a cyber doctrine, a clear set of lines and boundaries...
The transition of the FBI director, obviously if they lose trust to the American people and in the administration, that's a serious issue.
No, it should not. And we'll actually do oversight to make sure it does not.
it is a busy day. There is a lot going on in Washington, DC. Quite frankly, at home there is a lot going on in homes, families, and lives. Today is also a unique day for America as well. It is the one day that we as a nation have something…
On May 4, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order to direct the Attorney General to issue guidance interpreting religious liberty protections in Federal law.
there is a lot of conversation about all that is moving this week in the Senate and the House and the executive branch. There is a lot of conversation about 100 days. It is somewhat of a look back, and it is reasonable for Americans to be…
You understand that you're not only the CIA's lawyer, but you're the first line of defense for the American people in protecting their constitutional rights.
I always like to be able to remind people that for the folks that serve with the CIA, they don't wear uniforms, they serve all around the world, they don't get parades, they don't get recognition.
I look forward to continuing to work with Congress, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Executive Branch.
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