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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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Mar 11, 2014

I don't see how we can maintain 11 aircraft carriers at that budget.

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Mar 11, 2014

If we are going to be able to maintain that capability, we are going to have to make some very, very tough choices going forward.

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Mar 11, 2014

So these are some tough choices that we have to make, and figure out.

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Mar 4, 2014

the impacts we have seen on transportation, you know, our infrastructure is just way behind.

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Mar 4, 2014

the $26 billion that the President has asked for, he is very serious about

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Mar 4, 2014

The President wants to get to that vision of the $56 billion by increasing taxes and making cuts to entitlements.

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Mar 4, 2014

He cares also about infrastructure, about transportation, about investments in research.

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Feb 26, 2014

I share the chairman's remarks and congratulate you on a tremendous career in great service to your country.

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Feb 26, 2014

Every time I am in Afghanistan, I am overwhelmed by the job that you do.

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Feb 25, 2014

I hope that you can discuss with us your lessons that your command has learned about combating illicit networking that poses a threat to our national security interests.

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Feb 25, 2014

I mean, it is bad enough dealing with the budget environment we have now.

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