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Chris Smith

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Chris Smith is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New Jersey's 4th congressional district since 1981. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on a range of issues including human rights, foreign affairs, and health care. Smith has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving health services and advocating for the rights of individuals both domestically and internationally. His long-standing service in Congress has made him a prominent figure in New Jersey politics.

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Jan 15, 2020

I thank Congresswoman Roby for her very powerful statement and her leadership here in the U.S. House. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Harris), my distinguished friend and colleague, the co-chairman of the…

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Jan 9, 2020

According to ABC News, General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs said that the ``Dec. 27 attack on the Iraqi base near Kirkuk that killed a U.S. civilian contractor and wounded several U.S. and Iraqi forces . . . was designed and…

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Dec 18, 2019

The U.S. Constitution is clear and unambiguous--impeachment of any president is permitted only for treason, bribery, high crimes and misdemeanors. Undoing the will of the people expressed in a free and fair election with the proposed…

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Dec 17, 2019

I want to thank both leaders, but I want to thank Kay Granger for her extraordinary support for legislation that I authored, two bills that are included in this act. I thank Nita Lowey as well, the distinguished chairwoman. The first bill…

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Dec 3, 2019

It is my privilege to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. McCaul), the distinguished ranking member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the End Neglected…

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Nov 20, 2019

First of all, I want to thank the distinguished chairman and the ranking member, Mr. McCaul, for their strong support for this effort, both bills that are up today. And I would also especially like to thank the Speaker for her leadership…

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Nov 19, 2019

The Continuing Resolution before us today not only keeps our government open and operating until December 20, 2019--as we finalize the 2020 budget--but it also extends authorities for critical services such as the National Flood Insurance…

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Oct 29, 2019

It is my understanding that there are no further speakers other than the chairman, and I would like to close. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. As I mentioned earlier, the Encyclopedia of the Armenian Genocide states…

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Oct 15, 2019

I have no further requests for time, so I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 24, 2019

I thank my good friend, Dr. Burgess. Mr. Speaker, the Autism CARES Act of 2019, I say to my colleagues, is a comprehensive reauthorization and strengthening of America's whole- of-government autism spectrum disorder initiative. As the…

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Jul 24, 2019

IACC has a strategic plan that is updated every year, so there is no duplication of efforts. They ask several essential questions, and all the research revolves around trying to find answers to those seven questions. HRSA is all about…

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Jul 23, 2019

I thank my good friend for yielding. I yield myself 2 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer my strong support for H.R. 1837, the U.S.-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act, supported and introduced by Mr. Deutch and Mr…

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