We are all committed to eradicating sexual assault in our Armed Forces, but first, we have to respect the victim's need for urgent and sure justice.
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.
If there is not trust, if the people who are serving do not trust the people who are supposed to be leading them, then the entire system breaks down.
It is completely unacceptable that we got to this point, that it wasn't solved before this.
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from California (Mrs. Davis), ranking member on the Military Personnel Subcommittee.
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from California (Ms. Loretta Sanchez), the ranking member on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee.
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McIntyre), the ranking member on the Seapower Subcommittee. Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the National Defense Authorization Conference…
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Johnson), a member of the committee.
I do, yes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under clause 8(d)(2) of rule XXII, if the managers both support the conference report, then another Member may claim one-third of the time allotted for debate thereon. The Chair will recognize the…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. And I really want to close just to emphasize how important the work is that our staffs do, both in the House and the Senate. The work that they've done ever since May, when we…
I yield myself 3 minutes. I, too, rise in support of the conference report. I want to particularly thank Chairman McKeon, Senator Levin, and Senator McCain, who worked with us to get this product, as well as all the members of the…





