Jul 11, 2019
I thank the gentlewoman from New Hampshire for her leadership on this issue, and I agree that it is a very important issue. Absolutely, we will work with the Senate to do our best to address it once we get to conference, and, again, I…
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.
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Jul 11, 2019
If I may inquire, who has the right to close on this one? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has the right to close.
Jul 11, 2019
We have no further speakers. I urge adoption of the en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Jul 11, 2019
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jul 11, 2019
I want to make it absolutely clear, in all the scenarios that the gentleman on the other side just pointed out, the President has the absolute right of self-defense. As Mr. Khanna made clear in his opening remarks, the right of self…
Jul 11, 2019
I appreciate the gentleman's comments, and I think he is absolutely right in the first half, and absolutely wrong in the second half. I would disagree with my colleague's comments that Democrats have not had an opportunity to contribute to…
Jul 11, 2019
I urge support of the en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Jul 11, 2019
All I was going to say is that the voice vote in our committee was not overwhelming. I am the one who called the voice vote, and it was my sense that the amendment was agreed to in the committee, but it was not overwhelming. There was a…
Jul 11, 2019
Three quick points. First of all, Richard Nixon era or not, I think we all agree that the missile right now is working. I certainly hope it is since we are relying on it as a key part of our nuclear deterrent. We have a lot of weapons…
Jul 10, 2019
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 696, line 8, strike ``Secretary of Defense'' and insert ``Director of National Intelligence''. Page 697, line…
Jul 10, 2019
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
Jul 10, 2019
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi), the chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee. (Mr. GARAMENDI asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
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