Dec 14, 2011
I am pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlelady from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).
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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Dec 14, 2011
May I inquire as to how much time each side has remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Washington has 10 minutes remaining. The gentleman from California has 8\1/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New York has 4…
Dec 7, 2011
I have a motion to instruct at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Smith of Washington moves that the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing…
Dec 7, 2011
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clauses 8 and 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to instruct will be followed by 5-minute votes on the motion to permit closed…
Dec 7, 2011
This is a very important provision of the House bill dealing with better combating sexual assault within the military. Now, this is a significant problem that has been documented by many studies and many media reports. I want to…
Nov 30, 2011
I thank the leadership of this House, both Democrat and Republican, and all the cosponsors for bringing this resolution before us and for honoring Gabe Zimmerman by naming the room in the Capitol Visitor Center after him. I can think of…
Nov 29, 2011
I cannot imagine an argument that says that the specter of sequestration coming down at us reduces our workload.
Nov 29, 2011
Forcing us to shed key talent from our ranks represents a penny-wise/pound-foolish strategy, as we would lose the ability to properly monitor certain areas of Pentagon spending, some of which account for billions in taxpayer dollars.
Nov 15, 2011
Today I recorded an erroneous vote on agreeing to Mr. Pierluisi's amendment to H.R. 2838. I intended to vote ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 840, on agreeing to Mr. Pierluisi's amendment to H.R. 2838. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Poe of Texas). The…
Nov 1, 2011
It is wrong to think the defense budget has somehow been held apart from our debt and deficit problems.
Nov 1, 2011
Like many, if not most, of our members here, I share the view that large, immediate cuts to the defense budget would have substantially negative impacts on the ability of the U.S. military to carry out its missions.
Nov 1, 2011
We are not going to have more economic opportunity in this country if we have less influence in the world.
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