May 17, 2012
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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
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 South Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 48 Offered by Mr. Coffman of Colorado The…
May 17, 2012
I actually oppose this amendment for reasons completely opposite of what the previous opposition speaker opposed them for. I believe that part of the solution to stopping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon is to negotiate with them. The…
May 17, 2012
That all sounds good; but the one thing that direct solar apparently can't do is actually generate energy and generate electricity. That's the problem with including it in the program for alternative energy. It may well be a very good…
May 17, 2012
We discussed the nonproliferation programs earlier. It is still a critical issue. Former Soviet Union, now Russia and various other countries, have a large number of weapons of mass destruction. And it has been a very successful program. A…
May 17, 2012
This is a classic ``cutting off your nose to spite your face'' amendment. We are all very upset by the fact that Russia continues to be supportive of the Assad regime, but cutting off funds from the Defense Threat Reduction Program is not…
May 17, 2012
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I'll be very brief. For the last 20 years, every single chief of Naval operations, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and other military officers have supported this treaty because they recognize that…
May 17, 2012
Can I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Johnson of Ohio). The time of the gentleman from Washington has expired.
May 17, 2012
I would like to submit for the Record a statement from retired JAG officers explaining the difference in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Retired JAGs Speak Out Against NDAA Misinformation (For Immediate Release: May 17,. 2012)…
May 17, 2012
I point out that only Members of Congress are allowed to sponsor amendments. Nobody outside of that has sponsored this. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler).
May 17, 2012
I would point out that our Justice Department has arrested countless terrorists before they act by discovering their plots and stopping them. That is what they're designed to do, and it's what they've done quite effectively. I yield 1\1/2\…
May 17, 2012
This amendment is pure and simply a smokescreen. The proponents of this amendment believe that the President of the United States should have the power to indefinitely detain people in the U.S. They believe that these people should be…
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