May 25, 2011
I just want to express my support for the amendment. Certainly, border security continues to be a challenge and a priority. The National Guard troops are helping. Now, in a bipartisan way, there is agreement on that, so I support Mr…
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 have an amendment at the desk. Mr. McKEON. I ask unanimous consent that the debate time for consideration of amendment No. 42 be expanded by 10 minutes and that such time shall be equally divided and controlled by the gentleman from…
May 25, 2011
I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin). (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks).
May 25, 2011
I oppose this for many of the same reasons I support the previous amendment. This is simply expanding a bad idea. I will point out that while it is true that it was contained in last year's National Defense Authorization Act, it is…
May 25, 2011
I think the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Forbes) raises the right questions. And definitely, we do need to go after these folks militarily. Clearly, it would also be better if Congress spoke. But where I disagree with him is on the…
May 25, 2011
I want to thank the Members who offered this amendment. I too support a drawdown in Afghanistan. I want to see us get to the point where we can bring our troops home, and I think we're making progress in that direction, but there are two…
May 25, 2011
I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from California. Mr. McKEON. I am committed to working with the gentleman from California and my ranking member to review our Nation's satellite export control policies and identify policy…
May 25, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. As I mentioned, I'm not opposed to this amendment. In fact, I would support Mr. Rohrabacher's amendment. I understand the concerns of the chairman, but there is one point that I really want to…
May 25, 2011
Throughout the bill--and we have an amendment coming up after this that is the same sort of thing. There is a lot of money in the defense budget that gets appropriated, and then for whatever reason we find out we can't actually build what…
May 24, 2011
I now yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Davis), ranking member on the Personnel Subcommittee.
May 24, 2011
I too rise in support of this bill, the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. I want to begin by thanking the chairman and our staffs for the outstanding work that they have done putting together this bill. I think Mr. McKeon has more…
May 24, 2011
Again, I just want to thank the chairman and the staff for putting together an outstanding bill. This is no small enterprise. It is $691 billion. It is critical policy to provide for the national security for our country, critical policy…
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