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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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May 22, 2018

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

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May 22, 2018

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

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May 22, 2018

We have no further speakers on en bloc No. 1. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jan 20, 2018

I have an enormous amount of respect for the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, but I would remind everybody that, back in September, he and a majority of the Armed Services Committee Republicans voted against the CR, in September…

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Nov 14, 2017

I am prepared to close, and I yield myself the balance of my time. As has been mentioned, this is an excellent bill that a lot of people did very good work on. I thank them for that. The only issue I want to raise in closing is the money…

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Nov 14, 2017

May I inquire as to how much time each side has remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Washington has 6 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 12 minutes remaining.

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Oct 12, 2017

I just really want to support Mr. Langevin for his leadership on this issue, something that we brought up in committee, and a program that really should be just discontinued, and I think the motion to instruct is perfectly appropriate. It…

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Jul 14, 2017

I don't have any speakers either, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 14, 2017

I simply associate myself with the remarks of Mr. Nadler. I think he explained the history of this law very, very well. It is a very basic principle. People who work on these cruise ships should be compensated and taken care of if they are…

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Jul 14, 2017

I have no further speakers on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 13, 2017

This amendment basically unnecessarily ties the hands of our administration in terms of choosing how best to spend Defense dollars. Now, the gentlewoman mentions that this does not say anything about reducing our submarine force or…

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Jul 13, 2017

I agree with the chairman. I support the en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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