I am certain that our witnesses' testimony will help us and the Department of Defense, as we continue the mission in Afghanistan and prepare for the challenges that may come, here at home or around the globe.
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.
Logistics and contracting out are critical, critical parts of our military and national security operation that don't typically get the attention that they obviously deserve.
The best thing Congress could do would be to find a solution right now to that.
Smith, Hon. Adam, a Representative from Washington, Ranking Member, Committee on Armed Services.
America's inability to govern ourselves past sequestration plays directly into the hands of those who spread a narrative of American decline.
I think this committee has done an excellent job of bringing attention to that reality.
I completely agree with the chairman that sequestration is a problem right now.
While the President's so-called 'balanced' plan may sound fair, it quickly collapses under scrutiny.
I fear this means many of our questions will go unanswered and our hearing will be used solely as an opportunity to push for the wholesale adoption of President Obama's budget plan.





