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.
Apr 20, 2024
Let me focus on one argument of the sponsor of this amendment, who is basically saying that if we pass this bill, we are advocating the killing of Ukrainians. That is a uniquely demented way of looking at this war. Putin invades. Putin, as…
Jan 15, 2024
I mean, yes, we need border reform, but we need Republicans to come to the table in an honest way to get us there.
Jan 15, 2024
That's exactly what Putin has been after from the beginning. And so many people have sort of helped him do that by claiming that, oh, Putin would have made peace if we had just said, Ukraine won't join NATO or any number of other things…
Jan 15, 2024
The real problem now is all of the Republicans here who claim to support Ukraine, who claimed that they don't -- you know, they don't want to support Putin. They don't want to see Putin succeed. They support Ukraine. They're going to…
Dec 14, 2023
No, I am not. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers) and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Alabama.
Dec 14, 2023
As I understand it, I could go second to last, but I am prepared to close at this point, as well. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Washington is correct.
Dec 14, 2023
I would point out that the money from the IRS was not a pay-for. It actually increased the deficit. Under the rules of the House, the people who decide how to score those things scored it as adding money to it. It wasn't a pay-for. It was…
Dec 14, 2023
May I inquire again as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Washington has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 5 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Alabama has 2 minutes remaining.
Dec 14, 2023
May I inquire as to how much time is remaining for the various Members. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Bice). The gentleman from Washington has 5\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Alabama has 4 minutes remaining. The gentleman from…
Dec 14, 2023
Just briefly on the 702 issue. Section 702 needs to be reformed. There is no question about that. Nobody I know of, however, says that it should completely go away. If we don't do it on this bill, it completely goes away on January 1…
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