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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.
First of all, let me associate myself with Ms. Jayapal's remarks. I completely agree with everything she said. I have an enormous amount of respect for Mr. Thornberry, but I disagree with the premise of part of what he said. Part of what…
This amendment allows us to continue doing what we are already doing to preserve and protect our nuclear deterrent. It simply says: You can't go setting off nuclear weapons again. It doesn't work. It doesn't help. And it is extraordinarily…
This amendment requires the Federal officers to identify themselves. That is the primary purpose of this amendment, not to limit the President. We see what is going on in Portland right now, which is deeply disturbing for people in the…
I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. Craig).
I fear this debate is going to come down to a difference of opinion on tax. My staff and I have looked at this very, very carefully. This does not restrict us from what we are currently doing, and it is the position of this sponsor and…
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Norcross), chair of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
May I inquire as to how much time each side has left. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Washington has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 9\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney), the chair of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
I want to quickly point out, again, this doesn't make any difference in terms of whether or not these projects get funded. Then, second, I think the gentleman is correct. This is a debate about whether or not it makes sense to spend money…
It is crucially important that we pass this bill. The most fundamental responsibility of government is to fund the government and operate. And as simple as that may sound, over the course of the last 8 years, we have repeatedly failed to…
We have worked in a bipartisan fashion, and the worst part about it is they all know that because we spent 6 months--my staff and your staff--working together to produce this bill. The only petty partisanship on this bill is coming purely…
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