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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 yield myself the balance of my time just to say that I completely agree with the arguments of the gentleman from New Jersey. It's not a question of whether or not these people should be released. It's a question of who should make that…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 2 minutes. The 56 inmates that we are talking about at Guantanamo are not the most dangerous terrorists in the world. In fact, the intel community and the Department of Defense determined they were acceptable…
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Indiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 20 Offered by Mr. Smith of…
We have no further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 5\1/4\ minutes remaining. Mr. McKEON. Thank you very much, Madam…
Mr. Chairman, 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. {time} 0950 Amendment No. 14 Offered by Mr…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. A whole bunch of false arguments are being laid out here. As has been clear, no greater constitutional rights come to people in the United States than at Guantanamo. So that's just a…
I yield myself 3 minutes. This is a very straightforward amendment that simply asks the President to put together a plan to close Guantanamo Bay. One of the complaints in recent weeks is that we've seen Guantanamo become more and more…
Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Andrews). (Mr. ANDREWS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
This has happened a couple of times. Isn't it the normal order that one person speaks, then they reserve, and then the opposition speaks? A couple of times they just moved on to their next speaker and have gone through. As I understand it…
At the discretion of the Chair. That's fine. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the time in opposition, even though I am not in opposition to the amendment. The ACTING CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There…
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, we have no further speakers. I urge adoption of the en bloc amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.
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