May 17, 2012
I would just again point out that he wants to protect the al Qaeda cell here as long as they are lawfully in the U.S. It doesn't make any sense. I yield 1 minute and 45 seconds to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Amash).
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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.
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May 17, 2012
Mr. Chair, how much time do I have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.
May 17, 2012
Mr. Chair, I yield myself 1 minute. First of all, the previous amendment doesn't say anything about pre- 2001. As the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Amash) correctly stated, it says, If you have constitutional rights, you have them. It…
May 17, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I will yield myself the balance of our time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 1 minute.
May 17, 2012
This amendment is pure and simply a smokescreen. The proponents of this amendment believe that the President of the United States should have the power to indefinitely detain people in the U.S. They believe that these people should be…
May 17, 2012
Mr. Chair, 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 Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 46 Offered by Mr. Smith of Washington The…
May 17, 2012
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle D of title X, add the following new section: SEC. 1044. DISPOSITION OF COVERED…
May 17, 2012
I would point out that our Justice Department has arrested countless terrorists before they act by discovering their plots and stopping them. That is what they're designed to do, and it's what they've done quite effectively. I yield 1\1/2\…
May 17, 2012
I point out that only Members of Congress are allowed to sponsor amendments. Nobody outside of that has sponsored this. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler).
May 17, 2012
I would like to submit for the Record a statement from retired JAG officers explaining the difference in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Retired JAGs Speak Out Against NDAA Misinformation (For Immediate Release: May 17,. 2012)…
May 17, 2012
Can I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Johnson of Ohio). The time of the gentleman from Washington has expired.
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