“There’s always the appeals process in the courts, so that’s certainly not settled.”
“To think that it’s going to cost a billion dollars — I mean, that’s a thousand millions.”
“We are making sure that working people will not be priced out of the game that they helped to create.”
“the nation's top law enforcement official asking for a slush fund to pay people who assault cops …. Utterly stupid, morally wrong.”
“It extends to making it possible for every New Yorker to take part in the things that make us human.”

Political Quotes

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 17, 2018

First of all, I really want to thank Congressman Yoho. We have worked together on this bill. We have also worked together as co-chairs of the Caucus for Effective Foreign Assistance. This bill really shows the bipartisan support on the…

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Jun 25, 2018

I am very pleased to rise in support of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area designation. This is a project that has been completely collaborative throughout the region. I think it is a great example of how to get things…

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Jun 13, 2018

I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this very important issue. I just want to echo the comments of my colleagues about the basic inhumanity the policy the Trump administration is perpetrating on these people who are trying to cross…

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May 24, 2018

We have no further speakers. I urge adoption of the amendments en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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May 24, 2018

I urge adoption of the en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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May 24, 2018

I have no speakers on this. I urge adoption of the en bloc amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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May 24, 2018

I claim time in opposition, although I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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May 23, 2018

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Engel), who is the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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May 23, 2018

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wilson).

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May 23, 2018

We have no further speakers. Mr. Chairman, I urge adoption of the amendments en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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May 23, 2018

I, too, have no speakers on this amendment. I urge adoption of the en bloc amendments, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr…

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May 23, 2018

We have no further speakers. I urge adoption of the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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