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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. Chairman, I will claim the time in opposition. I am not opposed, but I am happy to yield 30 seconds of that time to Mr. McKeon to finish his statement. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Washington is recognized…
I want to thank the Members who offered this amendment. I too support a drawdown in Afghanistan. I want to see us get to the point where we can bring our troops home, and I think we're making progress in that direction, but there are two…
Mr. Chairman, I just want to rise to speak on this matter. This is a critically important issue. And I worked with Mr. Thornberry on this when I chaired the terrorism subcommittee and he was the ranking member of the subcommittee that has…
I think the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Forbes) raises the right questions. And definitely, we do need to go after these folks militarily. Clearly, it would also be better if Congress spoke. But where I disagree with him is on the…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. I just want to restate the points that were made. I think Mr. Nadler and I both made the arguments that need to be made. This does go outside the Constitution. It is unnecessary. And it…
I oppose this for many of the same reasons I support the previous amendment. This is simply expanding a bad idea. I will point out that while it is true that it was contained in last year's National Defense Authorization Act, it is …
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes.
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 Washington will be postponed. Amendment No. 43 Offered by Mr. Buchanan The…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. The gentleman from Virginia is right, it would be easier to try them under military commissions. In fact, it would be easier not to try them at all. It would be easier just to hold them…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, at this time I am happy to yield the balance of my time to my friend and colleague, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Forbes). The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 3…
I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin). (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks).
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