Inhofe Statement on Oklahoma Tornadoes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), made the following statement in response to the recent tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma on Sunday evening and Monday:

“May the Lord be with those who lost family members and friends during the tragic tornadoes that destroyed and took many lives in Oklahoma over the past two days. Oklahomans will persevere as we have done in the face of tragedy and loss in the past, but we will never forget the young school children and the countless others who lost their lives in these horrific storms. Kay and I will continue to pray for everyone in Oklahoma and throughout the Midwest who are suffering.

“This morning I spoke with Oklahoma Emergency Management Director Albert Ashwood, Major General Myles Deering of the Oklahoma National Guard, and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. State and Federal agencies are working together to coordinate the search and rescue efforts. The congressional delegation and I will join Governor Mary Fallin, local leaders, and FEMA officials this afternoon to ensure that resources are best used to help all those in need.”

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Inhofe Secures Major Victory For Oklahoma Water Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), today voted in favor of S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2013, which passed the Senate by a vote of 83-14. The bill authorizes new water infrastructure projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and will significantly reduce the backlog of water projects across the country.

Inhofe: Without U.S. Leadership in Syria, Iran and Russia Will Eagerly Fill Vacuum

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today made the following statement in response to reports that Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons against its people in Syria: