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 Washington will be postponed. Amendment No. 47 Offered by Mr. Duncan of South…
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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.
Congressional Record · 2012-05-17
May 17, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 17, 2012
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I'll be very brief. For the last 20 years, every single chief of Naval operations, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and other military officers have supported this treaty because they recognize that…
May 17, 2012
Mr. Chairman, 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 South Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 48 Offered by Mr. Coffman of…
May 17, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner). I'm anxious to hear about the secret deal to remove troops from Europe.
May 17, 2012
I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Coffman). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
May 17, 2012
Mr. Chair, I actually oppose this amendment for reasons completely opposite of what the previous opposition speaker opposed them for. I believe that part of the solution to stopping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon is to negotiate…
May 17, 2012
This is a classic ``cutting off your nose to spite your face'' amendment. We are all very upset by the fact that Russia continues to be supportive of the Assad regime, but cutting off funds from the Defense Threat Reduction Program is not…
May 17, 2012
Mr. Chairman, that all sounds good; but the one thing that direct solar apparently can't do is actually generate energy and generate electricity. That's the problem with including it in the program for alternative energy. It may well be a…
May 17, 2012
We discussed the nonproliferation programs earlier. It is still a critical issue. Former Soviet Union, now Russia and various other countries, have a large number of weapons of mass destruction. And it has been a very successful program. A…
May 17, 2012
I yield back the balance of my time as well. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Franks). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
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