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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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Jan 27, 2014

The Asia-Pacific region has been, for some time will continue to be, very critical to U.S. interests.

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Jan 27, 2014

We must ensure that our military is prepared for the challenges ahead.

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Jan 27, 2014

I share the chairman's opinion that it is good that we passed appropriations bills for fiscal years 2014 and fiscal year 2015, that we set in place a budget that is going to, at least, give us some stability.

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Jan 13, 2014

Where will people get transit to get around?

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Jan 13, 2014

Every time a referendum is put up around this country to raise taxes, people vote for it.

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Jan 13, 2014

Fewer young people today hold drivers licenses than at any time since John Kennedy was President.

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Jan 13, 2014

How are those people going to get around?

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Dec 12, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from California (Mrs. Davis), the ranking member on our Military Personnel Subcommittee.

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Dec 12, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. Bordallo), the ranking member on the Readiness Subcommittee.

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Dec 12, 2013

I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Tsongas), ranking member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.

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Dec 12, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I just want to take a quick minute again to thank all the people who worked to make this possible, our staffs on the Armed Services Committee in particular. The bipartisan majority and…

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