Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney).
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.
Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady from California (Mrs. Davis), the ranking member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee.
Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina, the ranking member on the Seapower Subcommittee, Mr. McIntyre. Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the National Defense Authorization bill, which the Armed…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady from Massachusetts (Ms. Tsongas), who is the ranking member on the Oversight Investigation Committee and also has done fabulous work on the sexual assault legislation contained in this bill.
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentlelady from California (Ms. Loretta Sanchez), the ranking member on the Air and Land Subcommittee.
I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cooper), who is the ranking member on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee.
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 4 minutes. I want to thank Chairman McKeon and the entire committee--and most importantly the staff. It's always this time of year when our staff never sleeps and does an amazing job of pulling this bill…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady from Guam (Ms. Bordallo), who is the ranking member on the Readiness Subcommittee.
Mr. Chairman, could you please let us know how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has 12\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from California has 11 minutes remaining.
I just concur in the chairman's remarks and look forward to hearing from all the Members.
In a tough budget environment, such as the one we face this year, I hope to enlist all of you who care deeply about our troops and our national security in focusing on solutions to the damage to our force caused by the across-the-board…





