We have to begin to confront that inconsistency if we, as policymakers, are going to have the political space to make the choices that need to be made.
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.
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 180, noes 238, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 494] AYES--180 Aderholt Akin Alexander Austria Barletta Barton (TX)…
I yield myself the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is recognized for 4 minutes.
There are a number of arguments about this issue and arguments in favor of ending the mission in Libya. I think the Speaker articulated one, which is basically we support the idea of the removal of Qadhafi and they support the idea of…
Consistent with the policy in here, it says: ``Congress does not support deploying, establishing or maintaining the presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya.'' The resolution clearly prohibits…
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to my friend and colleague, the chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner).
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I do thank both Speaker Boehner and Representative Kucinich for bringing these resolutions and bringing this issue to the floor because I completely agree that this is an issue that Congress…
The President has said from the outset that our role in this mission will be limited; limited but critical. We are not committing troops, we are not committing the full force of the U.S. military, but what we are contributing, as Mr. Moran…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to my friend and colleague, the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Palazzo).
I reserve my time. Mr. McKEON. Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to my friend and colleague, the chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Forbes).
I have only been yielding 1 minute at a time. I had 5; I yielded 4. How do I get down to 45 seconds? The CHAIR. The gentleman's opening statement consumed time.
I do oppose the amendment, and I will yield to my colleagues to explain our side. I will begin by yielding 1 minute to the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the gentleman from California (Mr. Berman).





