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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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Feb 12, 2013

I think they are just flat wrong. It clearly is a problem.

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Feb 12, 2013

I will also tell you--I will answer the question, since Ash Carter isn't here to answer it--cuts to civilian workforce are more than one dollar.

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Feb 12, 2013

Sequestration will be damaging to national security.

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Feb 12, 2013

I think you did what you could, basically, to make sure that people were aware of what was coming.

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Feb 12, 2013

If you cut the civilian workforce within the Department of Defense, you are cutting defense.

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Feb 12, 2013

The Department of Defense and every other department needs appropriations bills.

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Feb 12, 2013

There are concerns about any further cuts in the discretionary budget.

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Feb 12, 2013

I certainly believe you have done a good job of shining a bright light on the problem and the challenge.

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Feb 12, 2013

I think the last time I checked there is about less than 1 percent of our population serving in uniform today.

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Feb 12, 2013

Cuts to civilian workforce are more than one dollar.

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Jan 22, 2013

Being able to protect the men and women who serve in our military is job one.

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