May 26, 2011
I yield myself the balance of my time to close. I believe, if I am correct, this is the last amendment in the process. I just want to thank Chairman McKeon, his staff, for their outstanding leadership. As has been said many times but…
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 25, 2011
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, at this time I am happy to yield the balance of my time to my friend and colleague, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Forbes). The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 3…
May 25, 2011
This amendment has to do with whether or not to try anyone in Guantanamo or any non-U.S. citizen captured abroad going forward in Article 3 courts in the United States. The underlying legislation prohibits anyone currently at Guantanamo or…
May 25, 2011
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 Washington will be postponed. Amendment No. 43 Offered by Mr. Buchanan The Acting CHAIR. It…
May 25, 2011
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 25, 2011
I support the amendment. I have no speakers at this time; so I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to my friend and colleague, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Garrett).
May 25, 2011
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 California will be postponed. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Mr. Carson of Indiana The Acting…
May 25, 2011
I just want to rise to speak on this matter. This is a critically important issue. And I worked with Mr. Thornberry on this when I chaired the terrorism subcommittee and he was the ranking member of the subcommittee that has since been…
May 25, 2011
I will claim the time in opposition. I am not opposed, but I am happy to yield 30 seconds of that time to Mr. McKeon to finish his statement. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes…
May 25, 2011
This is a very frustrating debate because nobody's questioning the importance of missile defense. There is $1.1 billion in this bill precisely for this missile defense. The reason that funds have been cut for this program isn't because…
May 25, 2011
I support the gentleman's amendment. I think it's really important to understand what's going on here. The gentleman is absolutely correct. The original purpose for this money, it was $200 million, it was determined to no longer be valid…
May 25, 2011
Just to close, I agree with the gentleman's remarks. Let me just say if I thought that there was the tiniest little bit possibility that this amendment would prevent the type of tragedy that happened at Fort Hood, I would support it…
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