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.

Jul 31, 2013

Sequestration is the classic, you know, 'boiling the frog in the water.'

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Jul 23, 2013

What does that mean, particularly within the Department of Defense? What does that mean in terms of how we shift our assets?

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Jul 23, 2013

Obviously, the Asia-Pacific region is of critical importance to the United States and growing importance economically, politically, a number of different countries that we have complex relationships there.

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Jul 23, 2013

figuring out exactly what it means and what the best policies are to implement it effectively is critically important for this committee and for this Congress.

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Jul 23, 2013

There is literally no benefit to keep Guantanamo Bay open.

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Jul 23, 2013

How do we do this in a way that does not make this look confrontational, but really makes it look like we are, you know, looking for partners throughout the region, including China?

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Jul 23, 2013

I am just here to argue that we should close Guantanamo Bay.

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Jul 23, 2013

All of that can be accomplished by holding them within the United States.

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Jul 16, 2013

None of what has been put on the table here strikes me as helpful.

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Jul 16, 2013

shuffling more weapons in there also doesn't help stabilize the region.