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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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May 17, 2012

Mr. Rooney has the right to close; is that correct? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has the right to close.

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May 17, 2012

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Mr. Bartlett The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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May 17, 2012

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Maryland will be postponed. Amendment No. 9 Offered by Mr. Conyers The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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May 17, 2012

The V 22 was a troubled program. Certainly before it was finally developed, it went through a number of difficulties. But as the gentleman mentioned in offering the amendment, it has gotten over those difficulties; and, in fact, has been…

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May 17, 2012

I support this amendment. I think Mr. Miller raises some justifiable concerns about how much we're going to need to look into this further as we go forward. I believe we can be committed to doing that in conference and have that…

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May 17, 2012

This amendment makes an enormous amount of sense. There is no question North Korea is a threat, but there are two very salient points. First of all, as Mr. Johnson stated, we have a number of troops in South Korea. We have a number of…

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May 17, 2012

I am just asking for a simple yes or no answer instead of a long report. Is this in the national security interest or isn't it? I think that's a worthy thing to get a straightforward answer to. But I want to talk one last time about the…

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May 17, 2012

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 39 Offered by Mr. Gingrey of Georgia The Acting…

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May 17, 2012

How much time do I have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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May 17, 2012

I will yield myself the balance of our time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 1 minute.

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May 17, 2012

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 46 Offered by Mr. Smith of Washington The Acting…

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May 17, 2012

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Washington will be postponed. Amendment No. 47 Offered by Mr. Duncan of South Carolina The…

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