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“I am a product of the draft.”

Quote by James Inhofe

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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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