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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.
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 Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Pearce The Acting…
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. Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mr. Radel The Acting…
I yield myself 2 minutes. Mr. Chairman, make no mistake about it, even with this amendment, the President of the United States and the Department of Justice will still have the ability to indefinitely detain people captured in the U.S.--be…
I rise to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for his leadership on this issue. My opinion is that we have done what we can do in Afghanistan. A substantial portion of the mission, which was very clear, was to try to contain the Taliban and…
As I have no further speakers either, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. I encourage our colleagues to support the en bloc amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady from Illinois (Ms. Duckworth).
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time and just say I think the gentleman from Utah makes a very reasonable point. Certainly, one agency shouldn't be shutting something down that has a negative impact on another without…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, we have no further speakers.
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. I just, again, want to emphasize how important this piece of legislation is, and the work that goes into it. And all the Members have said this is the way legislation is supposed to…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Andrews). (Mr. ANDREWS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
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