Adam Smith
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Adam Smith is a U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th congressional district, serving since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on various legislative efforts, particularly in defense and foreign policy. Throughout his tenure, Smith has been involved in key discussions and initiatives related to national security and military funding, reflecting his commitment to these issues. He has also been an advocate for progressive policies within his district and has worked on legislation addressing economic and social challenges faced by his constituents.
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July 24, 2026
I don't agree with everything that he's doing, but he's having legitimate, thoughtful conversations instead of screaming matches over who can threaten the loudest.
— Adam Smith
Having people stand out in front of my house, screaming death threats at me and threatening my wife.
I have been unable to hold a town hall meeting for a year because a bunch of leftists show up and scream at me and don't let anyone else speak.
Our country faces threats and DoD has modernization needs, but I will not support making massive cuts to critically important domestic programs and slashing taxes to meet those needs.
The problem with this year's defense authorization bill is that it comes with the inclusion of $1.15 trillion in discretionary spending.
I take this vote to try once more to get the attention of the Israeli government.
No, I mean, I think what the public needs to know about this... is more about what Trump released with their national security strategy.
I mean, it seems pretty clear they don't want to release this video because they don't want people to see it because it's very, very difficult to justify.
I think what the public needs to know about this... is more about what Trump released with their national security strategy.
It's more about what Trump released with their national security strategy a couple days ago.
If they release the video, then everything that the Republicans are saying will clearly be portrayed to be completely false.
Any claim that the drugs had somehow survived that attack is hard to really square with what we saw
If there's another map that's drawn that looks a little bit more representative for my folks, I'd probably seriously consider voting for that.
The House Armed Services Committee must convene a hearing to secure answers to the questions about military operations in the Caribbean.
They must immediately return to working with our committee in a collaborative and bipartisan manner for the sake of our national security, national defense, constitutional Republic, and to provide transparency for the American people.
I'm deeply concerned that this memo signals the administration's intent to further restrict communication with Congress and impede this committee's access to detailed information in a timely manner.
It is dangerous for us not to be having regular communications about our capabilities and intentions.





