But even if that's the foundation for the President's solution, let the Senate bring some version of it to a vote.
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.
I fear this means many of our questions will go unanswered and our hearing will be used solely as an opportunity to push for the wholesale adoption of President Obama's budget plan.
The best thing Congress could do would be to find a solution right now to that.
The impacts of the uncertainty of whether or not sequestration is going to happen are having a definite impact on our economy.
Smith, Hon. Adam, a Representative from Washington, Ranking Member, Committee on Armed Services.
I think this committee has done an excellent job of bringing attention to that reality.
So let's be realistic about the choices we face and realistic about the fact that revenue has to be a piece of the equation.
America's inability to govern ourselves past sequestration plays directly into the hands of those who spread a narrative of American decline.
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that I may hereafter be considered to be the first sponsor of H.R. 3703, a bill originally introduced by Representative Inslee of Washington, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting…





