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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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Mar 16, 2022

Vladimir Putin's brutal and violent decision to violate the fundamental laws of the world and invade Ukraine in the way that he has.

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Mar 9, 2022

We are providing some intelligence. We're not providing the kind of real-time targeting because that, you know, steps over the line that makes us participate in the war.

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Feb 28, 2022

I think the Biden administration has done an excellent job in the year-plus that they've been in office of reaching out to allies and trying to build those partnerships.

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Feb 28, 2022

In our efforts to stop Russia's unlawful invasion of Ukraine, to make sure that Putin does not succeed in this, we could not possibly do it on our own.

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Feb 28, 2022

My colleagues and I sounded the alarm that Ukraine needed more lethal aid months ago.

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Feb 28, 2022

Now is not the time for equivocation. This administration needs to stand up to Putin.

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Feb 28, 2022

The way to meet those threats is through allies and partnerships, and through a rules-based international order.

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Dec 7, 2021

I send to the desk a concurrent resolution and ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Davids of Kansas). Is there objection to…

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Dec 7, 2021

I want to start by thanking the staff for the outstanding job that they do. As I have always said, Members have constituents coming at us on a variety of different issues. We come up with ideas and say we ought to do this. And from that…

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Oct 4, 2021

I think OFAC needs to issue additional general licenses authorizing NGO programs that go beyond basic human needs.

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Oct 4, 2021

Licenses and exemptions need to be expanded.

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