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“When I was ambushed by global warming advocates recently - no, they haven't given up - they asked me the same questions they always ask: "What if you're wrong?" and "If you're wrong will you apologize to future generations?" I always answer, "What if you're wrong? Will you apologize to my twenty kids and grandkids for the largest tax increase in American history?" They usually don't have anything to say after that.”

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James Inhofe is an American politician born on November 17, 1934. He is a senior U.S. Senator serving Oklahoma and has held several important positions in the U.S. Congress. He is known for his stance on environmental protection and energy policy, particularly his skepticism about climate change. more

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