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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.
Mr. Chair, I rise to speak on the amendment by Mr. Turner that addresses safety at defense nuclear facilities, that is considered in this en-block package. Much reckless damage has been done in this bill that weakens safety for workers at…
I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. I encourage all Members to support the en bloc amendments, and I yield back the balance of my time.
I would just point out that Mirandized or not, nobody has to speak, and a ton of information has come out of people after they were Mirandized. With that, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Lewis).
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 1 minute. Just to respond to the arguments of the gentleman from Texas, if an al Qaeda terrorist comes to the U.S., whether they're an illegal alien or not, frankly, we want them arrested, tried, and convicted…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. I support the manager's amendment. I'm going to speak the balance of my time on the Smith-Amash amendment coming up later. There has been a great deal of distorted information going out…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Berman), the ranking member on the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Mr. Chairman, although I am not opposed, I ask unanimous consent to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
I yield myself the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 45 seconds.
Madam Speaker, I can't recall in 16 years in Congress ever speaking against a rule. By and large, I have a great deal of respect for the fact that the majority has the right to set the terms of debate. I understand that we cannot endlessly…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. This is precisely the wrong place to do it. It really isn't, again, punishing Russia. We are the ones who are most concerned about these weapons getting out and getting into the wrong hands. Yes…
So we're not saying that we don't need missile defense. We're spending money on it. We're spending a lot of money on it, and we're going to develop that. Then the point on Russia is very simple and straightforward in that the President…
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